Sans Superellipse Hiriz 4 is a very bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bouncer' by Fenotype, 'Branding SF' by Latinotype, 'Prelo Compressed' by Monotype, and 'Mynor' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, sports branding, packaging, condensed, industrial, retro, assertive, sporty, space saving, high impact, display clarity, graphic tone, blocky, compact, rounded corners, straight-sided, high contrast counters.
A compact, condensed sans with thick, largely even strokes and squared-off construction softened by rounded corners. Curves read as superelliptical—more like rounded rectangles than true circles—giving bowls and terminals a firm, engineered feel. The forms are tall and tightly drawn, with narrow apertures and counters, and a generally rigid vertical rhythm; rounded joins and clipped curves prevent the heavy weight from feeling purely mechanical. Numerals share the same tall, compact proportions, and the overall texture stays dark and dense in text.
Best suited to headlines and short display settings where a dense, compact word shape is desirable—posters, large-format signage, labels, and bold UI callouts. It can work for punchy subheads, but the tight apertures and heavy texture make it less ideal for long, small-size reading.
The tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with a utilitarian, industrial character that also nods to vintage poster and athletic lettering. Its compact width and dense black texture feel energetic and emphatic, projecting confidence and impact rather than delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, combining rigid, straight-sided structures with rounded-rectangle curves for a modern-industrial display voice. The consistent stroke weight and compact counters suggest a focus on bold legibility and strong silhouette rather than typographic nuance.
Round letters like O and Q appear more oval/rectangular than circular, reinforcing the engineered look; punctuation and dots are bold and prominent, matching the overall darkness. The condensed proportions amplify verticality, while the softened corners keep it approachable for display use.