Sans Superellipse Hiluv 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Prachason Neue' by Jipatype, and 'MVB Diazo' by MVB (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, assertive, industrial, sporty, condensed, punchy, impact, space saving, modern utility, display emphasis, brand voice, blocky, rounded corners, compact, dense, sturdy.
This typeface is a compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and a strongly vertical stance. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal contrast, and terminals are mostly squared off with softened corners, giving counters a superelliptical feel. The proportions are tightly set with narrow letterforms and relatively small apertures; spacing reads dense and efficient. Curves are controlled and geometric rather than calligraphic, and the overall silhouette stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, bold brand marks, packaging panels, and sports or event graphics. It can also work for attention-grabbing UI labels or signage where a compact, sturdy word shape is desirable, while extended text will feel heavy and dense.
The font conveys a forceful, no-nonsense tone—confident and utilitarian with a contemporary, sporty edge. Its dense rhythm and chunky shapes feel engineered and poster-ready, leaning more toward impact and urgency than refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a tight footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry to stay friendly enough while remaining emphatically bold and functional. It prioritizes strong silhouettes, compact width, and consistent weight for clear, assertive display use.
Round forms like O, Q, and 0 appear more squarish than circular, reinforcing the geometric, superellipse character. Letters with joins and diagonals (such as M, N, V, W, X) keep a blunt, weight-forward presence, and the lowercase maintains a similarly blocky personality that pairs naturally with the uppercase.