Sans Superellipse Hodab 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Exabyte' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, packaging, signage, techno, retro, industrial, futuristic, assertive, display impact, space efficiency, futurist styling, industrial voice, modular geometry, modular, rounded corners, geometric, stencil-like, compact.
This typeface is built from compact, geometric shapes with a strong rounded-rectangle (superellipse) logic. Strokes are heavy and mostly uniform, with squared interiors and softened outer corners that create a crisp, machined silhouette. Many letters use clipped terminals and occasional notches or cut-ins that add a slightly stencil-like, constructed feel. Curves are restrained and often resolve into straight segments, producing a tight rhythm and dense texture in words, while counters remain small and angular for a firm, graphic presence.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, poster typography, branding marks, game or film titles, packaging callouts, and display signage where its dense, constructed shapes can be appreciated at larger sizes. It can also work for interface-style labels and section headers when a strong sci‑fi or industrial flavor is desired.
The overall tone reads as techno-forward and retro-futurist, with an industrial, engineered attitude. Its chunky, modular forms feel confident and utilitarian, suggesting digital interfaces, machinery labels, or sci‑fi titling rather than delicate editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, space-efficient display voice rooted in modular geometry, combining rounded-rectangle forms with deliberate cut terminals to evoke a manufactured, futuristic aesthetic.
In continuous text the weight and compact spacing create a dark, blocky color, with distinctive letterforms that prioritize style and impact over neutrality. Rounded corners keep the geometry from feeling sharp or hostile, balancing the mechanical construction with a slightly softened edge.