Sans Superellipse Hiliw 13 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'MN Grissee Pro' by Mantra Naga Studio, and 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, industrial, assertive, retro, compact, utilitarian, impact, space saving, clarity, blocky, rounded corners, closed counters, high contrast spacing, sturdy.
A dense, heavy sans with a compact footprint and squared-off construction softened by rounded corners. Curves are built from superellipse-like bowls and rounded rectangles, giving letters like O/C/G/Q a squarish roundness rather than true circles. Strokes stay consistently thick, terminals are blunt, and apertures tend to be tight, producing small counters and a strong ink-trap-free silhouette. The overall rhythm is blocky and vertical, with slightly condensed proportions and simplified joins that keep the texture even and forceful in text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and brand marks where a dense, high-impact voice is needed. It also works well for signage and packaging that benefit from compact width and strong, blocky letterforms. For longer passages, larger sizes and generous tracking help preserve clarity in the tighter apertures.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a slightly retro, industrial flavor reminiscent of signage, packaging, and headline display from mid-century to early digital eras. Its compact, chunky shapes feel confident and functional rather than delicate or expressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep forms consistent and contemporary while retaining a sturdy, utilitarian character. It prioritizes bold presence and clean, simplified construction for attention-grabbing display use.
The tightened counters and compact interiors make it most comfortable at display sizes, where the rounded-rectangle geometry is most apparent. Numerals match the uppercase in weight and presence, reading as sturdy and poster-like rather than text-optimized.