Sans Superellipse Hidez 5 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, 'Hurdle' by Umka Type, 'Radley' by Variatype, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, signage, packaging, industrial, sporty, techy, assertive, utilitarian, impact, modernize, systemize, brand emphasis, rounded corners, squared curves, compact, blocky, high contrast spaces.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes stay consistently thick, with squarish counters and softened corners that create a superellipse feel rather than true circles. Curves are pulled tight and geometric, giving letters like O, C, and S a squared-off roundness, while terminals are blunt and clean. The lowercase is sturdy and compact with short ascenders/descenders, and the figures are similarly chunky and built for uniform texture in large sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and bold branding where its compact geometry can deliver impact. It also fits signage, labels, and packaging that benefit from sturdy letterforms and consistent, industrial rhythm, especially in short phrases and alphanumeric-heavy settings.
The tone is tough and functional, with a confident, engineered presence. Its squared curves and dense silhouettes suggest athletic branding, industrial labeling, and contemporary tech aesthetics rather than a friendly or delicate voice.
The font appears designed to provide maximum visual punch with a controlled geometric system—rounded-square curves, blunt terminals, and dense proportions—aimed at clear, modern display typography with a technical or athletic edge.
The design reads best when allowed to stay bold and spacious: the tight apertures and boxy counters can visually fill in at smaller sizes. The punctuation and numerals match the same rounded-rect geometry, helping mixed-case and alphanumeric settings feel cohesive.