Sans Superellipse Higov 2 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Kanal' by Identikal Collection, 'Alma Mater' and 'Oscar Bravo' by Studio K, 'Kanal' by T-26, and 'Aeroscope' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, retro, industrial, techno, bold, sporty, impact, compactness, modularity, branding, retro-futurism, rounded, condensed, blocky, squared, geometric.
A condensed, heavy display sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry. Strokes are uniform and dense, with squared terminals softened by generous corner radii, producing superelliptical counters and apertures. Curves are minimal and controlled; round letters like O/Q read as tall capsules, while C/G/E/F use stepped, squared bowls and arms. The lowercase follows the same modular construction with compact, sturdy forms and a tall, assertive x-height; dots and small counters stay rectilinear and tightly proportioned. Numerals match the system with boxy silhouettes and rounded corners, maintaining a consistent, engineered rhythm across the set.
Best suited for short-form display work where impact and texture matter more than long-read comfort—headlines, posters, identity marks, packaging panels, and bold UI or game/tech themed titling. It also works well for sports or event branding that benefits from compact width and high visual punch. At smaller sizes, its tight counters and dense weight suggest reserving it for titles, labels, and callouts rather than body text.
The overall tone is muscular and utilitarian, with a distinctly retro-tech flavor reminiscent of arcade, sci‑fi, and industrial labeling. Its rounded corners keep the hardness of the geometry from feeling hostile, lending a friendly, toy-like edge despite the heavy weight. The condensed stance and uniform stroke give it a confident, forward-driving presence suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space using a cohesive rounded-rectangle construction. The consistent corner treatment and modular shapes suggest an intention to feel engineered and contemporary while nodding to retro display aesthetics. The goal seems to be strong, reproducible silhouettes that hold up in branding and signage-like contexts.
Spacing appears intentionally tight and compact, reinforcing a poster-like density in lines of text. The design leans on repeated rectangular motifs (notably in counters and interior cutouts), creating a strong, systemized texture when set in paragraphs or headlines. Diagonals are used sparingly and feel mechanically cut, which strengthens the constructed, modular impression.