Sans Superellipse Hirok 9 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Brainy Variable Sans' by Maculinc, 'Born Strong' by Rook Supply, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, retro, utilitarian, punchy, space saving, high impact, sturdy branding, signage clarity, geometric softness, rounded corners, condensed, blocky, compact, high contrast-free.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and consistently softened corners. Strokes are uniform and dense, with tight internal counters and squared terminals that keep the silhouette crisp despite the rounding. Curves resolve into superelliptical bowls rather than true circles, and the overall rhythm is vertically oriented with a compressed footprint and steady, poster-like color. Numerals follow the same blocky logic, staying wide enough to remain legible while preserving the font’s tight, compact feel.
Best suited for headlines and short text where compact width and strong presence are needed—posters, storefront or wayfinding-style signage, sports and team branding, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for tight UI labels or badges when large enough to keep counters clear.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, leaning into an industrial and athletic voice. Its squared rounding reads both modern and slightly retro, delivering a sturdy, workmanlike confidence that feels suited to signage and bold headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while keeping shapes approachable through rounded corners. Its superelliptical construction suggests a goal of combining strict, geometric structure with a softened, contemporary finish for high-visibility display work.
The heavy weight and condensed proportions create strong texture in lines of text, where word shapes become compact blocks. Rounding is consistent across curves and corners, which helps maintain a cohesive, engineered look in both uppercase and lowercase.