Sans Superellipse Horol 11 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Oxide Solid' by FontFont, 'Forza' by Hoefler & Co., 'Block Capitals' by K-Type, 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, sporty, techy, assertive, modern, impact, branding, clarity, modern utility, blocky, squared, rounded corners, sturdy, compact counters.
A heavy, squared sans with rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into softened corners rather than true circles, giving bowls and counters a compact, superelliptical feel. Strokes are consistently thick with little modulation, and joins are clean and geometric; diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) are broad and stable. Openings and apertures are generally tight, with rectangular interior spaces in letters like O, D, P, and R, and the overall rhythm reads dense and punchy at display sizes.
Best suited to large-scale settings where mass and geometry carry the message: headlines, posters, and strong branding systems. It also works well for labels, signage, and packaging that benefit from a compact, high-contrast-from-background silhouette and a technical, modern presence.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a contemporary industrial edge. Its rounded-square geometry suggests machinery, sports branding, and user-interface labeling—confident and functional rather than expressive or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact using a consistent rounded-square skeleton, prioritizing solidity and immediate recognition. Its uniform weight and compact counters emphasize clarity and punch in short text, logos, and display lines.
Uppercase forms are especially squared-off, while lowercase keeps the same construction for a consistent texture. Numerals follow the same rounded-rectangle logic, with sturdy, legible silhouettes and minimal interior finesse, reinforcing a utilitarian, high-impact look.