Sans Superellipse Higat 15 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Orecla' by Maulana Creative, and 'Herd' by Wahyu and Sani Co. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, assertive, compact, modern, utilitarian, space saving, headline impact, industrial modernity, sturdy clarity, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, closed apertures, high impact.
This typeface is a condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction throughout. Strokes are monolinear and dense, with tight inner counters and largely closed apertures that reinforce a compact, solid texture. Curves read as squared-off rounds, terminals are blunt, and joins stay crisp, giving letters a sturdy, engineered feel. The lowercase is straightforward and legible at display sizes, with single-storey forms (notably the a and g) and a short, compact rhythm that keeps words visually tight.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a compact, high-impact wordmark is needed. It also fits signage and packaging that benefits from a sturdy, space-saving condensed style and a modern industrial tone.
The overall tone is forceful and workmanlike—more industrial than friendly. Its compact width and blocky rounds suggest efficiency and toughness, projecting a confident, no-nonsense voice suited to attention-grabbing statements.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact in limited horizontal space, using superelliptical rounding to soften the blockiness without losing strength. It prioritizes uniformity, solidity, and a clear, contemporary display presence over delicate detailing or airy readability.
Numerals follow the same condensed, squared-round logic, with robust verticals and small counters that hold together well in bold settings. The silhouette stays consistent line to line, producing a strong, even color in headlines, while the tight apertures and heavy weight can reduce clarity at very small sizes or in dense paragraphs.