Sans Superellipse Hinih 16 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection; 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR; 'Molde' by Letritas; and 'DIN Next', 'DIN Next Paneuropean', and 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, assertive, industrial, sporty, headline-driven, no-nonsense, space saving, high impact, modern utility, robust clarity, contemporary branding, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, compact.
This typeface is a condensed, heavy sans with compact proportions and tightly contained counters. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) shapes, giving bowls and terminals a softly squared, engineered feel rather than purely circular geometry. Strokes maintain a steady thickness with minimal modulation, and joins are clean and sturdy, producing an even, poster-ready color. The uppercase is tall and commanding, while the lowercase stays compact with simple, utilitarian forms and short ascenders/descenders that reinforce a dense rhythm.
Best suited to display settings where strong presence and space efficiency are needed, such as headlines, posters, branding lockups, packaging, and sports or event graphics. It can also work for short UI labels or signage where a compact, high-impact sans is desirable, but its density suggests using it primarily for shorter text runs.
The overall tone is bold and pragmatic, with a contemporary, industrial confidence. Its rounded-squared construction reads modern and engineered, balancing friendliness from softened corners with a tough, compressed intensity suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space while maintaining a contemporary, engineered softness through rounded-square geometry. It prioritizes bold legibility, consistent texture, and a clean, utilitarian voice for modern display typography.
Round letters like C, O, and G show a distinctly squarish curvature, and many terminals end in flat cuts with slight rounding, which keeps edges from feeling sharp. Numerals are similarly compact and weighty, designed to hold up at large sizes and in punchy layouts.