Sans Superellipse Hilim 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Reader Condensed' by Colophon Foundry, 'Brinova' by Digitype Studio, and 'HD Colton' by HyperDeluxe (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, commanding, athletic, modern, punchy, impact, space saving, modernize, emphasize, brand voice, compact, blocky, rounded corners, square-oval, sturdy.
A heavy, compact sans with squared curves and rounded-rectangle counters that give bowls and apertures a superelliptical feel. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense color and strong vertical emphasis. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, with corners softened rather than sharply angled; curves on forms like O, C, and G read as squarish ovals. Proportions are tight and efficient, with tall lowercase relative to capitals and simplified, geometric construction throughout.
Best suited to display contexts where punch and economy of space matter: headlines, posters, bold campaign lines, sports or fitness branding, and strong packaging callouts. It can also work for short UI labels or signage where a compact, high-impact word shape is desirable, especially at larger sizes.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, projecting strength and urgency while staying contemporary. Its compressed heft feels sporty and industrial—confident, direct, and built for impact rather than delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in a compact footprint, using simplified geometric forms and rounded-rectangle shaping for a modern, engineered look. It prioritizes bold presence and consistent rhythm for attention-grabbing typography.
In the sample text, the dense weight and compact spacing create an assertive texture that holds together well at large sizes. Round characters stay distinctly squared, helping the design maintain a consistent, engineered rhythm across both uppercase and lowercase.