Sans Superellipse Hikoz 3 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corner Deli' by Fenotype and 'Greeka' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, sports branding, packaging, industrial, athletic, retro, assertive, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, signage tone, brand stamping, poster utility, blocky, condensed, squared, rounded corners, stencil-like notches.
A dense, compact sans with tall, compressed proportions and heavy, uniform strokes. Many curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving counters and bowls a squarish, superelliptical feel rather than true circles. Terminals are mostly blunt, with subtly softened corners, and several glyphs show small notches or cut-ins where strokes join, reinforcing a machined, constructed look. The rhythm is tight and punchy in text, with strong vertical emphasis and simple, highly legible silhouettes at display sizes.
Best suited to display applications where impact and compactness matter: posters, headlines, team or event graphics, badges, packaging, and bold UI labels. It also works well for short functional text such as signage or product markings where a strong, condensed voice is desired.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, evoking industrial labeling, athletic branding, and mid‑century poster typography. Its squared rounds and compact stance read as confident and workmanlike, with a hint of retro signage character rather than a sleek modern neutrality.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual weight in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle construction to keep forms sturdy and consistent. The restrained detailing and engineered joins suggest an intention toward dependable, high-contrast readability and a branded, industrial feel for display typography.
Round letters like O, Q, and 0 lean toward squircle shapes, and the uppercase set feels especially uniform and sign-like. Numerals are sturdy and blocky, matching the cap weight closely, which helps maintain consistent color in short headlines and badges. In longer sample lines the tight interior spaces suggest it will benefit from generous tracking at smaller sizes.