Sans Superellipse Hibes 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Swiss 721' by Bitstream, 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'Helen Bg' by HS Fonts, 'Helvetica' by Linotype, 'PG Grotesque' by Paulo Goode, 'Europa Grotesk SB' and 'Europa Grotesk SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Corpus Gothic' by T-26 (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports graphics, industrial, compact, punchy, no-nonsense, sporty, space saving, high impact, modern display, bold branding, signage, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, closed apertures.
This typeface is a tightly set, condensed sans with heavy, uniform strokes and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction throughout. Curves are squarish and compact, with corners softened rather than perfectly circular, giving bowls and counters a sturdy, engineered feel. Terminals are mostly blunt and straight, spacing is economical, and many forms use relatively closed apertures, producing dense word shapes and strong typographic color. The lowercase includes a single-storey a and g, with short ascenders/descenders and a generally compact footprint.
Best suited to display settings where density and impact matter: headlines, poster typography, bold branding marks, packaging callouts, and sports or event graphics. It can also work for short UI labels or navigation where a compact, high-visibility condensed style is desirable, but the dense counters and tight proportions favor larger sizes.
The overall tone is bold and utilitarian, projecting strength and efficiency rather than elegance. Its compact geometry and squared rounds suggest an industrial or athletic sensibility—direct, assertive, and built for attention in short bursts.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using superelliptical curves and blunt terminals to create a solid, contemporary display voice. Its consistent stroke weight and compact letterforms emphasize clarity and presence over delicacy.
Round letters like O/Q and numerals lean toward rounded-rectangle silhouettes, and diagonals (V/W/Y) appear sturdy and slightly compressed. The figures are heavy and attention-getting, with simple, straightforward construction that matches the letters’ blunt rhythm.