Sans Superellipse Higok 10 is a very bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Moldin' by Azzam Ridhamalik, 'Editorial Feedback JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Robuck' by Martype co, 'Nickels' by Maulana Creative, 'Aptly' by Shinntype, and 'Polate' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, sports branding, packaging, industrial, authoritative, retro, compact, athletic, space saving, high impact, sturdy branding, signage clarity, condensed, blocky, rounded, sturdy, high-contrast counters.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and largely uniform stroke weight. Corners are softly radiused, producing superellipse-like bowls in letters such as O, C, and D, while horizontals and terminals often finish with blunt, squared ends. Counters are relatively tight and vertical stems dominate, creating a tall, compressed rhythm; several glyphs show purposeful notches and angled joins (notably in K, R, and some diagonals) that add a mechanical, cut-out feel. Numerals and capitals read as strong, poster-oriented forms with consistent width discipline and compact internal spaces.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display typography where compact width and high visual weight help maximize impact in limited space. It also fits signage, labels, and bold brand marks that benefit from a sturdy, industrial voice and a consistent, condensed rhythm.
The overall tone is punchy and no-nonsense, with a utilitarian, industrial confidence. Its condensed massing and rounded geometry evoke a retro sports and signage sensibility—assertive, attention-grabbing, and built for impact rather than delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a narrow footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry and blunt terminals to keep forms robust and cohesive. The added cut-in details and angular joins suggest an aim toward mechanical character and strong differentiation in tight, heavy settings.
The lowercase maintains the same condensed, heavyweight voice as the uppercase, with short, sturdy ascenders/descenders and simplified shapes that prioritize solidity. Curved letters rely on rounded-rect bowls rather than true circles, which helps keep the texture even in dense setting, while the tight apertures can darken quickly at smaller sizes.