Sans Superellipse Hiboy 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Moveo Sans' by Green Type, 'Interval Next' and 'Metronic Pro' by Mostardesign, 'PTL Notes Soft' by Primetype, 'Robusta' by Tilde, 'Nuno' by Type.p, and 'Obvia Narrow' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, modern, punchy, compact, impact, clarity, modernity, approachability, utility, rounded corners, soft geometry, blocky, sturdy, clean.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Curves are built from broad superellipse-like arcs, giving bowls and counters a squarish roundness, while joins stay clean and largely uniform in stroke thickness. The overall silhouette is compact and sturdy, with tight apertures, short terminals, and minimal modulation, creating a dense, high-impact texture in text. Numerals and capitals share the same solid, engineered feel, with consistent rhythm and simple, direct forms.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where compact, high-contrast-in-size letterforms can carry a message with authority. It also works well for packaging, signage, and UI callouts that need a sturdy, modern presence and quick recognition.
The tone is bold and self-assured, combining a utilitarian solidity with a approachable softness from its rounded geometry. It reads as contemporary and friendly rather than sharp or formal, projecting clarity and strength without feeling aggressive.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a clean geometric logic, using rounded-rectangle forms to balance firmness and friendliness. The goal appears to be a contemporary, no-nonsense display sans that remains approachable thanks to softened corners and consistent, simplified structure.
The font’s squircle-based curves and tight internal spaces create strong shapes at display sizes and a concentrated word image in running text. The rounded corners help prevent the heavy weight from feeling brittle, while the straightforward construction keeps the voice neutral and versatile.