Sans Superellipse Hinoh 14 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' and 'ATF Headline Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Neue Helvetica' by Linotype, 'Classic Grotesque' by Monotype, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, condensed, assertive, utilitarian, retro, space saving, high impact, signage clarity, brand punch, blocky, squared, rounded, compact, heavy.
A compact, tightly proportioned sans with heavy strokes and minimal modulation. Forms are built from squared, rounded-rectangle geometry: corners are softened rather than sharply cut, and bowls/counters read as vertical ovals with squarish shoulders. Curves are restrained and slightly flattened, giving letters a sturdy, engineered feel. The lowercase shows single-storey shapes (notably a and g) with straight-sided stems and small, enclosed counters; terminals are generally blunt and flat, and the numerals follow the same condensed, blocklike construction.
Best suited to headlines, bold labels, and display settings where compact width and high impact are desirable—posters, signage, packaging, and strong brand wordmarks. It can also work for short subheads or callouts, but its dense counters and tight rhythm make it less comfortable for long-form reading at smaller sizes.
The overall tone is forceful and practical—built to read as bold signage rather than delicate text. Its dense rhythm and squared-round construction suggest an industrial, poster-forward sensibility with a subtle vintage utility flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in limited horizontal space, using rounded-rectangular construction to keep forms cohesive and robust. It prioritizes punchy legibility and a uniform, engineered texture across characters for attention-grabbing display typography.
Spacing appears tight and the internal counters are relatively small, which heightens weight and density in headlines. The round elements (C, O, Q, 0) stay narrow and vertically oriented, maintaining a consistent compressed texture across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.