Sans Superellipse Himiw 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'FF Mark' and 'FF Mark Paneuropean' by FontFont, 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, and 'Avenir Next' and 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, punchy, modern, playful, impact, approachability, modernity, clarity, rounded, soft corners, compact, blocky, geometric.
A heavy, compact sans with a superelliptical construction: rounded-rectangle bowls, softly squared curves, and mostly uniform stroke thickness. Terminals are generally blunt and flat, with gentle rounding that keeps counters open despite the weight. Proportions lean wide and sturdy in capitals, while lowercase forms stay dense and sturdy with short-looking ascenders and descenders and a clear, upright rhythm. The numerals match the same chunky, rounded geometry, reading cleanly at display sizes.
Best suited for large-scale typography such as headlines, poster copy, branding marks, packaging, and short-callout signage where its dense shapes and rounded geometry can deliver maximum impact. It can work for brief UI labels or navigation at larger sizes, but the heavy color may feel dominant in long passages.
The overall tone is bold and approachable—confident and contemporary without feeling sharp or severe. The softened corners and rounded counters add a friendly, slightly playful character, making it feel energetic and attention-grabbing rather than formal.
The font appears designed to deliver a strong, modern display voice with softened geometry—combining bold presence with rounded, approachable forms for clear, contemporary messaging.
The design keeps a consistent, blocky silhouette across letters, with circular forms appearing more like rounded squares than true circles. The weight and compact spacing create strong word shapes and high ink coverage, which emphasizes impact over delicacy.