Sans Superellipse Hidak 4 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Mark' and 'FF Mark Paneuropean' by FontFont and 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, sports branding, packaging, punchy, industrial, sporty, confident, compact, impact, space saving, modern utility, brand punch, blocky, squared, rounded, condensed, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction and softly squared curves. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense counters and a strong, poster-like color on the page. Many joins and terminals read as blunt and structural, with straight-sided verticals and broad, simplified bowls; the overall rhythm is tight and efficient. The numerals match the letterforms in weight and footprint, with sturdy, no-nonsense shapes designed to hold up at large sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where weight and compactness create immediate presence. It works well for posters, wayfinding and storefront-style signage, athletic identities, and bold packaging that needs a strong, blocky voice.
The tone is bold and assertive, with a utilitarian, engineered feel. Its compact proportions and squared-round geometry suggest modern signage and athletic or industrial branding, prioritizing impact over delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in a condensed footprint, using superelliptical forms and uniform stroke thickness for a sturdy, contemporary look that reproduces cleanly in bold display settings.
Curves tend to resolve into squarish arcs, giving rounded letters a slightly rectangular interior. Spacing appears geared toward dense setting, and the heavy weight makes small details (like apertures and counters) feel intentionally tight.