Sans Superellipse Higen 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Timeout' by DearType, 'FF Clan' by FontFont, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, and 'Goodrich' by Hendra Pratama (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, bold, punchy, condensed, retro, industrial, attention, space saving, impact, branding, blocky, rounded, compact, heavy, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with squared-off proportions softened by rounded outer corners and superellipse-like curves. Strokes are thick and even, with tight apertures and small counters that emphasize a dense, poster-ready texture. The uppercase is tall and rigid with broad verticals and minimal interior shaping, while the lowercase follows the same chunky logic with a large x-height and simplified bowls. Curves (C, O, S, 3, 8) read as rounded rectangles rather than true circles, and joins and terminals generally resolve into firm, flattened endings for a sturdy, uniform rhythm.
This style is best suited to large-scale typography where density and impact are desirable—headlines, posters, packaging fronts, and branding marks. It also works well for short labels and signage where a compact width helps fit more characters without losing the bold, graphic silhouette.
The overall tone is assertive and attention-grabbing, with a straightforward, workmanlike confidence. Its rounded-rectangle curves add a friendly, slightly retro warmth to an otherwise industrial, no-nonsense voice, making it feel at home in bold branding and headline settings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight and immediacy in a constrained width, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep the forms approachable while staying firmly utilitarian. It prioritizes strong silhouettes, simple internal shapes, and consistent stroke mass to hold up in high-impact display use.
Spacing appears intentionally tight, enhancing the condensed, massed-in look in text. The numerals match the letterforms’ blocky geometry, and the lowercase maintains strong presence rather than receding, which keeps mixed-case lines visually loud and consistent.