Sans Superellipse Horuj 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, packaging, signage, techy, industrial, retro, impact, display, modernism, rounded, blocky, squared, compact, geometric.
A heavy, geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle forms and softened corners, giving counters and bowls a squarish, superelliptical feel. Strokes are monoline and dense, with tight apertures and compact interior spaces that emphasize a solid, chunky silhouette. Terminals are mostly blunt, with occasional tapered or sheared joins that add a mechanical, cut-out rhythm. Curved letters like C, G, O, and S read as squared rounds, while straight-sided letters keep a firm, uniform stance.
Best suited for short, high-impact text where its dense, rounded-rect forms can read clearly: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, and bold UI or wayfinding moments. It will be most effective at medium-to-large sizes where the tight apertures and small counters have enough room to stay legible.
The overall tone feels engineered and utilitarian, with a retro-futurist edge reminiscent of industrial labeling and arcade-era display typography. Its weight and blocky rounding project confidence and impact, while the softened corners keep it approachable rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to merge a geometric, superelliptical construction with strong display weight, creating a distinctive industrial voice that remains friendly through consistent rounding. It prioritizes bold presence and a cohesive modular rhythm over delicate detail.
Distinctive shapes—such as the angular diagonals in K and X, the squared bowls, and the compact numerals—reinforce a modular, constructed look. The punctuation and figures appear designed to match the same rounded-rect geometry, supporting cohesive display settings.