Sans Superellipse Hodin 13 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF DIN', 'FF DIN Arabic', and 'FF DIN Paneuropean' by FontFont; 'DIN 2014' by ParaType; 'Core Gothic D' by S-Core; and 'Pulse JP' and 'Pulse JP Arabic' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, modern, punchy, utilitarian, high impact, modern utility, friendly strength, graphic clarity, rounded, compact, blocky, geometric, clean.
A heavy, rounded sans with squared-off curves and a superellipse-like construction. Strokes are monolinear and dense, with broad verticals and compact counters that create a sturdy, poster-ready texture. Terminals are clean and mostly blunt, while joins and corners are softened, producing an even, cushiony silhouette across both uppercase and lowercase. The lowercase maintains straightforward, single-storey forms with minimal detailing, and the numerals follow the same solid, simplified geometry for consistent rhythm in mixed settings.
This font is best suited to headlines and short, high-impact copy where its dense weight and rounded geometry can carry presence. It also fits branding and packaging that need a modern, friendly strength, and it can work for clear, bold signage when generous sizing and spacing are available.
The overall tone is bold and approachable: firm enough to feel authoritative, but rounded enough to stay friendly rather than severe. Its chunky shapes and tight apertures add a sense of immediacy and impact that reads as contemporary and practical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a clean, contemporary voice, using rounded-rectangle geometry to balance strength with approachability. It prioritizes uniform stroke behavior and simplified forms to stay consistent across letters and numbers in bold display settings.
The design favors solidity over openness, so interior spaces and apertures stay relatively small, increasing darkness and reducing sparkle at smaller sizes. In headlines, the consistent rounding and restrained detailing help maintain a cohesive, graphic look across long lines of text.