Sans Superellipse Higef 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Folio EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Folio' by Linotype, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Folio SB' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Manual' by TypeUnion, and 'Folio' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, industrial, assertive, retro, sporty, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, display clarity, bold branding, condensed, blocky, squared, rounded corners, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with a tall, condensed stance and tightly controlled counters. Curves are built from squared-off, superellipse-like shapes with softened corners, giving round letters a rounded-rectangle feel rather than a geometric circle. Strokes are uniform and dense, terminals are mostly flat, and joins stay crisp, producing a strong, poster-ready texture. The lowercase mirrors the uppercase’s blocky construction, with simple, sturdy forms and small apertures that keep the silhouette dark and punchy; numerals follow the same condensed, squared rhythm.
Well-suited to bold headlines, posters, and short promotional copy where compact width and high impact are desirable. It also fits signage, labels, and packaging systems that need a sturdy, space-efficient voice, and works naturally for sports or industrial-leaning branding and merchandise graphics.
The overall tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with a slightly retro, athletic/industrial flavor. Its compact heft reads as confident and attention-seeking, leaning toward signage and headline energy rather than quiet text neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while keeping a clean, modern sans structure. Its rounded-rectangle construction suggests a purposeful blend of toughness and approachability for display settings.
The typeface maintains a consistent rectangular modulation across rounds (C, O, G) and diagonals (A, V, W, Y), which reinforces a cohesive, engineered feel. Because the counters are relatively tight, the design benefits from generous tracking and sufficient size when clarity is critical.