Sans Superellipse Higay 1 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Crimestopper JNL' by Jeff Levine and 'Conthey' and 'Conthey Inline' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, industrial, retro, punchy, utilitarian, sporty, impact, compactness, labeling, branding, geometric, blocky, condensed, rounded, compact, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and a consistent, uniform stroke weight. Curves are formed from superelliptical bowls and softly chamfered joins, giving counters a squarish, mechanical feel rather than a purely circular one. Terminals are mostly flat and blunt, and many forms rely on tight apertures and narrow internal spaces, producing a dense texture in text. The overall rhythm is vertical and columnar, with minimal contrast and deliberately simplified shapes that hold up as solid silhouettes.
Best suited for headlines, short statements, and branding where a dense, high-impact voice is desired. It can work well on packaging, labels, signage, and sports or industrial-themed graphics, especially at medium to large sizes where its rounded-rect details and distinctive counters remain clear.
The tone is bold and workmanlike, with a retro-industrial flavor reminiscent of labeling, stenciled signage, and athletic or equipment branding. Its rounded geometry keeps it friendly, but the compact proportions and tight counters make it feel tough, efficient, and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint, using simplified, superelliptical forms to create a distinctive, mechanical sans personality. It prioritizes bold presence and consistent geometry over open readability, aiming for strong silhouettes and confident display performance.
In longer lines, the dark color and tight apertures create a strong “ink block” effect, so spacing and size will significantly influence readability. Numerals and capitals share the same sturdy, squared-round logic, giving mixed alphanumeric settings a cohesive, engineered look.