Sans Superellipse Holek 14 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Carouge Pro' by André Simard, 'Preto Sans' and 'Preto Sans OT Std' by DizajnDesign, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'Niko' by Ludwig Type, 'PF Adamant Sans Pro' by Parachute, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, 'Plantago' by Schriftlabor, and 'Quercus Sans' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, friendly, chunky, lively, bold, impact, approachability, modernity, personality, display focus, rounded, soft-cornered, bouncy, compact, high-impact.
This typeface is built from heavy, low-contrast strokes with rounded-rectangle geometry and softened corners throughout. Curves feel superelliptical rather than purely circular, giving bowls and counters a slightly squarish, padded look. Terminals are blunt and confident, and joints are clean with minimal modulation, producing a solid, poster-ready texture. The proportions are compact and sturdy, with clear, open counters in key letters and a generally even vertical rhythm.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, display typography, branding marks, and attention-grabbing packaging. It can also work for signage and UI moments that need a friendly, bold presence, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the rounded details and counters stay clear.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a bouncy, animated energy that reads as modern and informal. Its dense weight and cushioned shapes make it feel friendly rather than aggressive, while still delivering strong visual punch. The slightly quirky forms add personality, suggesting a casual, fun-forward voice.
The design appears intended as a contemporary display sans that maximizes impact while maintaining a warm, approachable feel. Its rounded-rectangle construction and blunt terminals aim to balance clarity with personality, creating a distinctive, energetic texture for prominent typographic use.
In the sample text, the large black forms create a strong, uniform color on the page, with punctuation and numerals matching the same rounded, blocky logic. The mix of rounded structure and occasional angled cuts (notably in diagonals) keeps the texture from feeling overly soft, adding snap and momentum.