Sans Superellipse Hunay 15 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Broadside' by Device, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'FS Industrie' by Fontsmith, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Molde' by Letritas, 'Balbek Pro' by Valentino Vergan, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, assertive, industrial, condensed, retro, utilitarian, impact, compactness, branding, economy, blocky, compact, rounded corners, tight apertures, high impact.
This typeface uses compact, heavy strokes with a condensed footprint and squared, rounded-rectangle construction. Curves resolve into superellipse-like bowls (notably in O, C, and G), while many terminals read as blunt and flat, giving the letters a blocky, poster-ready silhouette. Counters are relatively tight and openings are small, producing dense word shapes with a strong vertical rhythm. Numerals and capitals share the same sturdy, engineered feel, with consistent stroke mass and minimal internal detailing.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where density and impact are desirable. It works well for posters, packaging, labels, and wayfinding-style signage, and can be effective in logo marks or wordmarks that need a compact, sturdy presence. For longer text, larger sizes and increased letterspacing help maintain clarity.
The overall tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with a utilitarian, industrial confidence. Its compressed forms and chunky shapes evoke bold headlines, labeling, and signage, while the softened corners keep it from feeling overly harsh. The result is an authoritative voice that can also read as slightly retro in display settings.
The design appears intended as a high-impact condensed sans built from rounded-rectangular geometry, prioritizing strong silhouettes and a compact set width. It aims to deliver a bold, engineered look that holds up in attention-grabbing display typography and space-constrained layouts.
In continuous text the dense texture and narrow spacing create a strong, dark typographic color, making it best when set with generous tracking or at larger sizes. The design favors clear, simplified silhouettes over open counters, which boosts impact but can reduce delicacy in small compositions.