Sans Superellipse Hikij 7 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Gainsborough' by Fenotype, 'Offroad' by Grype, 'NT Gagarin' by Novo Typo, 'Cosmono' by Umka Type, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, techy, industrial, compact, retro, assertive, impact, compactness, geometric clarity, retro-tech, rounded corners, squared bowls, ink-trap feel, high contrast counters, blocky.
A heavy, block-constructed sans with squared, superellipse-inspired curves and consistently rounded corners. Strokes are uniform and dense, with compact apertures and counters that read as rounded rectangles (notably in O, D, P, and 8). Terminals are flat and cropped, and several joins show small triangular notches that create an ink-trap-like bite, adding definition at tight intersections. Overall proportions feel engineered and space-efficient, producing a sturdy rhythm in both caps and lowercase.
Works best for large-scale typography where its dense forms and squared curves can read clearly—headlines, posters, logos, labels, and bold packaging. It also fits interfaces, game/tech graphics, or sports-style titling where a compact, forceful voice is desired.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, blending a utilitarian, industrial voice with a slightly retro arcade/tech flavor. Its squared curves and tight interior spaces project strength and precision, giving headlines a confident, almost mechanical punch.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a geometric, rounded-rectangular construction, balancing toughness with softened corners for approachability. The tight counters and notched joins suggest a deliberate strategy to keep shapes distinct at heavy weights while maintaining a consistent, engineered silhouette.
The face emphasizes rectangular geometry across the system: numerals and round letters share the same rounded-rectangle logic, and diagonals (like V, W, X, Y, and 4) are cut sharply for a crisp, technical feel. In text, the dense shapes and narrow openings create a dark color, making it more suited to display sizes than long reading.