Sans Superellipse Hukev 13 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Akzidenz-Grotesk W1G' by Berthold, 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype, 'Britva' by Juraj Chrastina, and 'Chandler Mountain' by Mega Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, confident, retro, friendly, punchy, compact, impact, compactness, approachability, clarity, modern retro, blocky, rounded, soft corners, condensed, heavy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, creating dense, high-impact letterforms and tight interior counters. Curves tend to resolve into squarish bowls and superellipse-like rounds (notably in C, O, S, and the numerals), while terminals are blunt and clean. Proportions are narrow and efficient, with upright structure and a steady rhythm across lines; punctuation and dots are robust and visually weighty.
Best suited to short, prominent copy where strong presence and compact width are useful, such as headlines, posters, signage, and packaging. It can also work for bold brand wordmarks and labels, especially where a sturdy, friendly geometric voice is desired; for longer text, its dense counters and heavy texture will be most comfortable at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The overall tone is assertive and attention-grabbing, with a friendly, slightly nostalgic feel driven by its soft-cornered, blocky geometry. It reads as straightforward and utilitarian, but the rounded rectangular forms add warmth and a hint of mid-century display character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a tight horizontal footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep the weight approachable rather than harsh. Its consistent stroke thickness and blunt terminals prioritize clarity, uniformity, and strong silhouette recognition in display settings.
The lowercase shows simplified, sturdy shapes with compact apertures (e, a, s) and stout ascenders/descenders, maintaining a uniform texture at text sizes. Numerals are bold and stable, with rounded-square silhouettes that match the letterforms and keep a consistent, poster-like color.