Sans Superellipse Hinef 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Polin Sans' by Machalski, 'Core Sans D' by S-Core, 'Cervino' and 'Cervo Neue' by Typoforge Studio, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, confident, sporty, industrial, modern, loud, impact, space saving, clarity, brand voice, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, compact, high impact.
A heavy, condensed sans with compact proportions and rounded-rectangle curves that keep counters open despite the dense color. Strokes are sturdy and largely uniform, with flat terminals and simplified joins that produce a clean, poster-like silhouette. Round letters (O, C, G) read as squarish superellipses, while diagonals in A, V, W, and Y are tight and efficient, reinforcing a compact rhythm. Lowercase forms are sturdy and straightforward with short ascenders/descenders, and the numerals match the same blocky, rounded-corner logic for a consistent texture.
Best suited to headlines, posters, logos, and brand marks that need punch in limited horizontal space. It also works well for signage and packaging where bold labeling and quick scanning are priorities, and can hold up in short blocks of display text when generous spacing is available.
The overall tone is assertive and functional, designed to feel strong and direct rather than delicate or expressive. Its compact width and chunky shapes evoke signage, athletic branding, and utilitarian labeling where immediacy matters.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed footprint, combining sturdy geometry with softened corners for a contemporary, approachable strength. Its consistent construction across caps, lowercase, and numerals suggests a focus on clarity and uniform visual voice in display settings.
At text sizes the dense weight creates a strong horizontal banding, while the rounded corners prevent the look from feeling harsh. The ampersand and punctuation in the sample maintain the same simplified, high-impact construction, supporting cohesive headlines and short bursts of copy.