Sans Superellipse Higoz 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Outlast' by BoxTube Labs, 'Mako' by Deltatype, 'Diamante EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Diamante Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Diamante' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Obvia Narrow' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, wayfinding, industrial, tech, sporty, retro, assertive, impact, space saving, modern utility, brand presence, signage, blocky, compact, rounded corners, squared, geometric.
A compact, heavy sans built from rounded-rectangle and superellipse forms. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and corners are broadly radiused, giving counters and bowls a squarish, softened geometry. Curves tend to flatten into straight segments, producing a blocky rhythm and tight internal spaces; apertures are restrained and terminals feel cut square rather than tapered. The overall texture is dense and uniform, with sturdy, simplified joins and a distinctly engineered silhouette across letters and numerals.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, poster typography, product names, and bold packaging callouts. The compact, squared-round construction also fits sports branding and straightforward wayfinding where a strong, uniform texture is desirable. It is less suited to long reading at small sizes due to dense counters and tight apertures.
The font projects an industrial, tech-forward tone with a sporty edge. Its rounded-square geometry reads as modern and functional, while the condensed, heavy construction adds urgency and impact. The result feels confident and mechanical rather than casual or decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a compact footprint while keeping forms friendly through generous corner rounding. By simplifying curves into rounded-rectilinear shapes and maintaining consistent stroke weight, it aims for a cohesive, engineered look that holds up in bold display settings.
Round letters like O/Q take on a squarish outline with softened corners, reinforcing the superellipse theme. Numerals follow the same compact, block-based construction, staying visually consistent with the uppercase set and maintaining a strong, signage-like presence.