Sans Superellipse Hidaz 4 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Area' by Blaze Type, 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Peridot Latin' by Foundry5, 'Masserini' by Studio Sun, and 'Ligurino' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, assertive, industrial, sporty, playful, impactful, impact, space saving, modernity, friendliness, compact, blocky, rounded, geometric, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and broadly curved corners. Strokes remain consistently thick with minimal modulation, giving counters a tight, punchy feel and producing strong dark color in text. Curves and joins are smooth and simplified, while terminals tend to be blunt and softened rather than sharp. The overall proportions favor tall, condensed forms and short extenders, with open, readable apertures despite the dense weight.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, signage, packaging, and brand marks where bold presence and compact width are useful. It also works well for sports or event graphics and UI labels that need strong emphasis, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The tone is loud and confident, with an energetic, utilitarian character. Its rounded geometry keeps it friendly and approachable, balancing the strong weight with a slightly playful, contemporary feel.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a space-efficient footprint, using rounded superelliptical forms to keep the weight approachable and contemporary while maintaining a solid, industrial sturdiness.
The numerals match the letterforms in mass and rounding, and punctuation holds up well at display sizes thanks to the thick strokes. In longer lines, the tight counters and condensed rhythm create a strong, poster-like texture rather than a quiet reading voice.