Sans Superellipse Hidiw 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Basketball' by Evo Studio, 'Brave Brigade' by Invasi Studio, 'Deerfield JNL' by Jeff Levine, and 'Radley' by Variatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, utilitarian, assertive, retro, sporty, impact, solidity, systematic, retro-tech, squared, rounded, blocky, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle geometry and softened corners throughout. Curves resolve into squarish bowls and counters, producing a mechanical, superelliptical feel in letters like C, O, and U. Strokes are monoline and dense, with short apertures and tight interior spaces that create a strong, ink-trap-free silhouette. Uppercase forms are wide-shouldered and rectangular, while the lowercase shows simplified, sturdy constructions with single-storey a and g, and a straight, practical rhythm. Numerals follow the same squarish logic, with closed shapes and broad terminals that hold a consistent, block-forward texture in text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, labels, and bold brand marks where its dense silhouettes and squared rounding read clearly at larger sizes. It also fits wayfinding and signage applications that benefit from strong shapes and a highly consistent, engineered rhythm.
The overall tone is tough and straightforward, with a confident, no-nonsense voice. Its rounded-square shaping adds a retro-industrial flavor that reads as sporty and engineered rather than friendly or calligraphic. The weight and compactness give it a poster-like presence that feels energetic and directive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch and consistency using a rounded-rectangular construction system, emphasizing sturdy forms and a uniform texture. It prioritizes graphic impact and an industrial, engineered personality over delicate detail or open, airy counters.
In running text the font creates a dark, uniform typographic color, with narrow openings and compact counters contributing to a strong, condensed impression without actually becoming narrowly drawn. The capital Q’s distinctive tail and the consistently squared bowls help reinforce a technical, systematized identity across the set.