Sans Superellipse Hilar 13 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Skate' and 'Timeout' by DearType, 'Goodrich' by Hendra Pratama, 'Amsi Pro' and 'Amsi Pro AKS' by Stawix, and 'Tolyer' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, branding, playful, retro, friendly, bold, quirky, impact, personality, warmth, display, rounded, compact, soft, bouncy, chunky.
A very heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly flattened curves. Strokes stay broadly uniform, with minimal contrast and rounded terminals that give counters a squarish, superellipse feel. The proportions are tight and tall, with a large x-height and short extenders; many joins and shoulders are slightly pinched or bulged, creating a lively, irregular rhythm. Round characters like O and 0 read as rounded blocks, while diagonals and curves are simplified into sturdy, sculpted shapes.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, signage, packaging, and logo wordmarks where its chunky shapes and rounded rhythm can be appreciated. It also works well for playful branding, event graphics, and social media titles where a friendly, retro-leaning voice is desired.
The overall tone is upbeat and characterful, mixing a vintage display vibe with a friendly, cartoonish softness. Its dense weight and quirky shaping feel attention-grabbing and informal, suggesting fun, personality-driven messaging rather than neutral text setting.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a soft, approachable silhouette: a heavy display sans built from rounded rectangles, optimized for bold statements and distinctive branding. Its slightly quirky modulation in curves and joins seems aimed at adding warmth and personality while keeping a simple, sturdy structure.
The heavy massing and compact apertures can cause interior spaces to close up at smaller sizes, while the slightly uneven shaping adds charm but reduces strict geometric regularity. Numerals match the same chunky, rounded logic, staying bold and highly visible.