Sans Superellipse Hodas 4 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Book W1G' by Berthold, 'Gibstone' by Eko Bimantara, 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SB' and 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, assertive, industrial, sporty, friendly, high impact, modern utility, geometric unity, friendly strength, rounded, blocky, compact, dense, high-impact.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves throughout. Strokes are broadly even, with minimal modulation and sturdy joins that keep counters relatively tight at display sizes. Terminals are blunt and clean, and many forms lean on superelliptical geometry—especially in rounded letters and numerals—creating a consistent, engineered rhythm. Lowercase features short-to-moderate extenders and a single-storey "a" with a prominent vertical stem; the overall texture is dense and uniform.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where strong presence and quick recognition are priorities. It also works well for packaging and signage that benefits from a solid, geometric voice and rounded, friendly edges.
The tone is confident and forceful while staying approachable due to the rounded corners and cushioned shapes. It reads as modern, practical, and slightly sporty—more about impact and clarity than refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a geometric, rounded-rectangle skeleton that stays consistent across the alphabet and figures. Its restrained detailing and sturdy construction suggest a focus on contemporary display typography that remains legible and cohesive in bold applications.
At large sizes the letterforms feel stable and poster-ready, but the tight counters and dense color suggest extra care with spacing and size when used in long passages. The numerals are bold and geometric, matching the squarish roundness of the uppercase.