Sans Superellipse Higaf 11 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Folio' by Bitstream, 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, 'Folio EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Folio' by Linotype, 'Kuunari' by Melvastype, 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix, 'Ordax' by The Northern Block, and 'Folio' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, industrial, athletic, commanding, condensed, poster-ready, space saving, high impact, strong branding, display clarity, blocky, compact, rounded corners, tight apertures.
This typeface is a compact, heavy sans with tall, condensed proportions and a distinctly squared construction softened by rounded corners. Curves and bowls read as superelliptical—more rounded-rectangle than circular—creating a sturdy, uniform silhouette across letters and numerals. Counters are relatively tight and apertures lean toward closed, which boosts solidity at display sizes. Stroke endings are clean and blunt, with minimal modulation, giving the whole set a consistent, engineered rhythm.
Best suited to short, high-impact copy such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and bold branding marks. It can also work well for signage or labels where a compact footprint is needed and strong lettershape recognition is desired at larger sizes.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a no-nonsense presence that feels suited to signage and bold headlines. Its condensed heft suggests urgency and efficiency, while the softened corners keep it from feeling sharp or brittle.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, pairing condensed proportions with sturdy, rounded-rectangular forms for a confident, contemporary display voice.
In the sample text the density builds quickly, so spacing and size choices matter: the tight interiors can visually fill in when set very small or when tracking is reduced. Numerals match the letterforms’ compact, squared-round construction, maintaining a cohesive, uniform color in mixed alphanumeric settings.