Sans Superellipse Hidoj 8 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Denso' by Stefano Giliberti and 'Bikemberg' and 'Raskolnikov' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, industrial, poster, sporty, urban, authoritative, impact, space-saving, geometric, signage, retro-modern, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, high contrast, compact.
A compact, condensed sans with heavy, even stroke weight and rounded-rectangle construction. Curves are built from squared-off bowls with softened corners, giving counters a superelliptical feel rather than fully circular forms. Terminals are blunt and flat, with minimal modulation and sturdy joins that keep the silhouette dense and vertical. The overall rhythm is tight and columnar, with short apertures and compact internal spaces that emphasize a strong, block-like texture in text.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, brand marks, and packaging where its dense strokes and condensed proportions create strong impact. It can work well for sports and event graphics, signage-style applications, and short emphatic statements where a compact, high-ink presence is desirable.
The tone is assertive and utilitarian, mixing a retro industrial sturdiness with a contemporary, urban punch. Its squared curves and dense weight read as confident and no-nonsense, with an athletic, headline-driven energy that feels suited to bold statements rather than subtlety.
Likely intended as a bold display sans that maximizes impact in a narrow footprint while maintaining a cohesive geometric look. The superelliptical, rounded-rectangle forms suggest an aim for an engineered, modern feel with a hint of vintage condensed poster typography.
The design relies on straight-sided bowls and softened corners to create a distinctive geometric voice; this makes letters look highly uniform and engineered. Because the counters are relatively tight and apertures are small, the face benefits from ample size and breathing room in layout to keep word shapes clear.