Sans Superellipse Hidos 15 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miguel De Northern' by Graphicxell, 'Headlined Solid' by HyperFluro, 'Posterman' by Mans Greback, 'Kelpt' and 'Kelpt Sans' by Typesketchbook, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, authoritative, condensed, sporty, poster-ready, space saving, high impact, modern utility, brand presence, blocky, compact, rounded corners, square-oval, tight apertures.
A compact, heavy sans with a condensed stance and a rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into squarish bowls with softened corners, and counters stay relatively small, creating dense word shapes. Strokes are consistent and straight-sided, with minimal modulation; terminals are blunt and clean. The overall rhythm is vertical and tightly packed, with narrow letterforms and short crossbars that keep silhouettes crisp at large sizes.
Best suited for short bursts of text where impact matters: headlines, subheads, posters, and bold calls-to-action. It also fits sports branding, packaging panels, and utilitarian signage where condensed width helps conserve space while staying highly visible.
The tone is forceful and pragmatic, leaning toward industrial and athletic signage rather than delicate editorial typography. Its dense, blocky forms project urgency and strength, making text feel assertive and headline-driven.
The design appears intended to maximize visual punch in tight horizontal space, using rounded-rectangular forms and tight counters to keep a consistent, powerful texture. Its simplified, sturdy shapes prioritize immediate recognition and a modern, utilitarian presence.
Round letters such as O/C/G read as superelliptical rather than circular, which gives the face a technical, engineered flavor. Numerals match the same compact geometry and weight, maintaining a uniform, high-impact texture across mixed alphanumeric settings.