Sans Superellipse Hibed 4 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5, 'HD Colton' by HyperDeluxe, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Nominee' by TypeUnion, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, signage, packaging, bold, assertive, industrial, sports, poster, high impact, space saving, branding, condensed, blocky, squared, rounded corners, compact spacing.
A compact, heavy sans with a condensed footprint and broad, even strokes. The forms lean on squared, rounded-rectangle geometry: curves are tightened into superellipse-like bowls, corners are subtly softened, and terminals finish with crisp, flat cuts. Counters are relatively small for the weight, producing dense color and strong vertical rhythm. Round letters such as O/C/G read more rectangular than circular, while diagonals (V/W/X) are sturdy and steep, maintaining the same block-like mass throughout.
Best suited to display typography where impact and economy of space matter—headlines, posters, sports and team branding, bold labels, and attention-grabbing signage. It can work for short UI labels or navigation in large sizes, but the dense counters and tight internal spaces make it less ideal for extended small-size text.
The overall tone is forceful and practical, with a straightforward, workmanlike presence. Its dense texture and squared rounding suggest an industrial, athletic, and headline-forward personality rather than a delicate or literary one.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a narrow width while keeping letterforms highly regular and sturdy. The squared, softened geometry prioritizes a modern, industrial clarity and consistent texture across letters and numbers.
Numerals share the same condensed, blocky construction, staying clear at display sizes. Lowercase follows the same squared, heavy logic, keeping a consistent texture line-to-line and emphasizing solidity over openness.