Sans Superellipse Higaf 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Peridot Latin' by Foundry5, 'Neue Helvetica' by Linotype, and 'Prelo Compressed' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, assertive, industrial, punchy, sporty, utilitarian, impact, space-saving, clarity, headline, blocky, compact, dense, geometric, heavy color.
Overall the design is a condensed, blocky sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) curves and smooth, low-contrast strokes. Counters are compact and openings tend to be tight, producing a dense, dark texture in text. Terminals and joins look squared-off but softened by consistent rounding, and many shapes lean toward tall vertical proportions for a strong, stacked silhouette.
It is well suited to headlines, posters, signage, packaging, and branding where a compact footprint and high visual weight are useful. It can also work for labels, UI headers, and short emphasis text, especially when a sturdy, condensed voice is desired. For long body copy, the dense counters and compressed spacing suggest it will perform best at larger sizes with comfortable tracking.
This typeface feels assertive and industrial, with a no-nonsense tone that reads as confident and attention-grabbing. Its compressed rhythm and heavy color give it a poster-like urgency, while the rounded geometry keeps it from feeling sharp or aggressive.
The letterforms appear designed to maximize visual impact in limited horizontal space, delivering a strong, uniform typographic color at large sizes. The rounded-rectangle construction suggests an intention toward geometric consistency and a contemporary, engineered feel rather than calligraphic nuance.
In the samples, uppercase forms read particularly strong and uniform, while lowercase shows a simple, functional construction with single-storey shapes and tight apertures. Numerals match the heavy, condensed tone, supporting bold editorial or display settings.