Sans Superellipse Hulem 10 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' by Artegra, 'Gibstone' by Eko Bimantara, 'Tabloid Edition JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Azbuka' by Monotype, and 'Tablet Gothic' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, punchy, retro, playful, confident, impact, approachability, display clarity, geometric flavor, soft corners, blocky, rounded, compact, heavy.
A heavy, compact sans with broad, superellipse-like curves and squared-off counters that read as rounded rectangles. Strokes are monolinear and dense, with large interior spaces kept open by firm, simplified shapes. Terminals tend to be blunt rather than tapered, and joins are sturdy, giving the design a carved, poster-ready silhouette. The lowercase shows single-storey forms and robust stems, while numerals follow the same chunky, rounded-rect geometry for a highly consistent texture.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where bold shapes and quick recognition matter. It also works well for signage and short calls-to-action, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the rounded-square forms and open counters remain clear.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a bold, throwback energy that feels at home in classic signage and display typography. Its soft-cornered massing reads friendly rather than aggressive, while the strong silhouettes keep it assertive and attention-grabbing.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual impact with a friendly, geometric voice, using rounded-rect forms to stand apart from standard grotesques. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and consistent rhythm for display use in modern-retro graphic systems.
The design’s distinguishing trait is its rounded-square construction: curves rarely become fully circular, instead holding a squarish tension that creates a distinctive rhythm in words. The weight and tight shapes produce a dark color on the page, favoring impactful settings over delicate typographic nuance.