Sans Superellipse Hilim 18 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Festivo Letters' by Ahmet Altun, 'Cream Opera' by Factory738, 'Miguel De Northern' by Graphicxell, 'Merchanto' by Type Juice, and 'Whisky Trail' by Vozzy (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, authoritative, compact, pragmatic, sporty, space saving, high impact, modern utility, strong branding, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, rectilinear, sturdy.
A condensed, heavy sans with squared, superelliptical construction: bowls and counters read as rounded rectangles, and curves transition with broad, flattened arcs rather than true circles. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense silhouettes and compact interior spaces. Terminals are clean and mostly horizontal/vertical, with rounded outer corners that soften the otherwise rectilinear geometry. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and short extenders, while uppercase forms are narrow and tightly proportioned; numerals match the same compact, block-forward rhythm.
Best suited for high-impact display work where space is limited: headlines, posters, shelf packaging, labels, and bold UI callouts. It can also work for wayfinding or short signage text when set with adequate size and breathing room, as its compact counters and dense color can close up in long passages.
The overall tone is tough and functional—confident, direct, and slightly industrial. Its condensed heft creates urgency and impact, while the rounded corners keep it from feeling overly harsh, giving it a modern, utilitarian friendliness.
The font appears designed to maximize visual punch in a narrow footprint, using superelliptical, rounded-rectangle forms to keep a contemporary, engineered feel. Its tall lowercase and uniform weight aim for clear, assertive messaging with consistent texture across letters and numbers.
Counters tend to be small and squarish, so spacing and readability will be influenced heavily by size and tracking. The design’s repeating verticals and tight widths create a strong rhythmic texture, especially in all-caps settings and in dense lines of text.