Sans Superellipse Hibon 15 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, assertive, industrial, utilitarian, sporty, contemporary, space saving, bold clarity, modern utility, strong branding, blocky, compact, rounded corners, high impact, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves. Strokes are uniform and dense, producing a tight, dark texture with minimal modulation. Counters are relatively small and the joins are sturdy, while terminals tend to be blunt or gently rounded rather than sharply cut. The overall rhythm is narrow and efficient, with simplified geometry that keeps letters crisp at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and signage where strong presence and fast recognition matter. It also works well in branding and packaging systems that need a compact, high-impact sans for short phrases, labels, and emphasis. For long text, its dense color and tight counters suggest using larger sizes with generous leading.
The tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with an industrial straightforwardness that reads as modern and practical. Its compressed, weighty forms create a confident, attention-grabbing voice suited to bold statements rather than subtle nuance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectangular geometry for a contemporary, robust look. It aims for clarity and consistency through uniform strokes and simplified shapes, favoring bold, utilitarian communication.
Rounded corners and superellipse-like bowls give the face a friendlier edge than a purely squared grotesk, while the tight apertures and compact spacing increase perceived solidity. Numerals match the same dense, blocky logic, and the lowercase retains a functional, pared-back silhouette that prioritizes impact over delicacy.