Sans Superellipse Hiref 4 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Gothic' by Blaze Type, 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, and 'Lektorat' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, sports, condensed, assertive, retro, industrial, sporty, compact impact, space saving, display emphasis, geometric voice, blocky, compact, rounded corners, sturdy, high impact.
A compact, heavy sans with tall proportions and tightly contained counters. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle forms rather than true circles, giving letters like O/C/G and the bowls of P/R a superelliptical, squared-off feel. Strokes are monoline and dense, with short terminals and a generally straight-sided construction; joins stay crisp while corners soften slightly. The lowercase is sturdy and compact, with single-storey a and g and a short, economical y, while numerals are similarly blocky and space-efficient for tight setting.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, title treatments, and brand marks that need a compact footprint. It can work well on packaging and signage where strong vertical emphasis and dense texture help maintain presence at distance.
The overall tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with a condensed, poster-like presence that reads as contemporary industrial with a hint of vintage display typography. Its squarish rounds and dense rhythm add a utilitarian, athletic energy suited to bold messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in narrow widths, using squared-round geometry to create a distinctive, punchy texture. It prioritizes bold legibility and space economy for display typography in branding and advertising contexts.
Letterspacing appears naturally tight, and the narrow internal apertures mean the design prefers larger sizes where counters can stay open. The superelliptical rounding keeps the texture from feeling purely mechanical, balancing hardness with a subtle softness at the edges.