Sans Superellipse Hakis 9 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Cube' by FontFont, 'Futo Sans' by HB Font, and 'Celdum' and 'Metral' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, signage, interfaces, techno, industrial, futuristic, utilitarian, sporty, geometric branding, impact display, systematic forms, modern utility, squared, rounded, geometric, modular, compact.
A compact geometric sans with squared construction and generously rounded corners, producing a rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) silhouette across curves and counters. Strokes are heavy and even, with minimal contrast and a sturdy, monoline feel. Terminals are mostly blunt and orthogonal, and the overall rhythm is tight, with wide shoulders and reduced apertures that emphasize blocky mass. Circular forms such as O and 0 read as squarish rounds, while diagonals (e.g., A, V, W, X, Y) are crisp and angular, keeping the design assertive and highly graphic.
Best suited to display contexts where bold, high-impact letterforms are needed: headlines, logos, product branding, posters, packaging callouts, and signage. It can also work well in UI labels and dashboards where a sturdy, geometric look supports a technical or industrial aesthetic, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The font projects a modern, engineered tone—confident, technical, and slightly futuristic. Its squarish rounding adds approachability without losing a rugged, utilitarian edge, evoking interfaces, equipment labeling, and contemporary sports or tech branding.
The design appears intended to translate a rounded-rectangular geometry into a highly legible, contemporary sans with strong presence. It prioritizes consistency of corner radii and a modular, engineered structure to create a distinctive voice for modern tech-forward and industrial graphic systems.
Uppercase shapes feel especially emblematic and sign-like, while lowercase maintains the same modular logic with compact bowls and short extenders. Numerals are broad and sturdy; the 8 and 9 show rounded-rectangle counters that reinforce the family’s consistent superelliptic theme.