Sans Superellipse Hilal 12 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura' by DSType, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, and 'Sans Beam' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, playful, friendly, retro, chunky, quirky, impact, approachability, retro charm, compact display, characterful voice, rounded corners, soft terminals, compact, top-heavy, cartoonish.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and gently squared curves throughout. Strokes are broadly consistent with soft, blunted terminals, producing dense counters and a sturdy, poster-like color on the page. The uppercase feels blocky and contained, while the lowercase shows slightly more irregularity in widths and joins, adding a hand-cut, offbeat rhythm. Curves tend toward superellipse geometry rather than true circles, and many forms have subtly flattened tops and bottoms that reinforce a tight, compressed silhouette.
This design performs best in attention-grabbing display settings such as posters, headlines, brand marks, packaging, and informal signage. It’s well suited to short phrases where its dense shapes and rounded-rectangle forms can carry personality and impact, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, with a playful, slightly retro personality. Its chunky proportions and rounded corners read as friendly and informal, leaning toward cartoon signage and upbeat display typography rather than sober editorial voice.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual punch in a compact footprint while keeping the tone friendly through softened corners and superellipse-based curves. Its slightly quirky rhythm suggests an intention to feel handmade or characterful without sacrificing the clarity of a straightforward sans structure.
The numerals match the same soft, squared rounding and heavy build, maintaining a consistent texture. Spacing in the sample text appears intentionally snug, helping the font create a compact, impactful line with a lively, slightly uneven cadence.