Sans Superellipse Hidos 5 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miguel De Northern' by Graphicxell and 'Beachwood' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, sports branding, signage, industrial, athletic, impactful, condensed, modern, space saving, high impact, strong branding, geometric consistency, blocky, rounded corners, squared curves, compact, high contrast counters.
This typeface uses compact, vertical proportions with heavy, even strokes and a mostly monoline build. Curves are constructed from squared-off rounds—rounded-rectangle and superellipse-like shapes—producing crisp corners and tightly controlled bowls. Counters are relatively small and rectangular/oval, and the overall rhythm is consistent and dense, with short arms and compact apertures that keep word shapes sturdy and uniform. The lowercase follows the same engineered geometry, with a single-storey a, simple g, and a tall, straight-sided presence across the set; numerals are similarly blocky with rounded internal corners.
Best suited for display settings where immediate impact is needed: posters, bold headlines, athletic identities, and compact packaging copy. It can also work for short, high-contrast signage messages where the strong silhouettes and tight set width help conserve space while staying visually forceful.
The overall tone is tough, functional, and attention-grabbing, with a utilitarian, signage-like bluntness. Its condensed, block-built forms feel sporty and industrial, giving headlines a sense of urgency and strength rather than softness or elegance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a compact footprint, using squared, rounded geometry to keep forms clean and repeatable. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and consistent stroke weight for bold, modern display typography.
The geometry favors right angles and squared curves over organic modulation, which helps maintain a consistent texture at large sizes. Because the counters are tight and the strokes are heavy, the face reads most confidently when given breathing room in tracking and line spacing, especially in longer lines of text.