Sans Superellipse Higen 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Gernsheim' by Brenners Template, 'Timeout' by DearType, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Goodrich' by Hendra Pratama, 'Amsi Pro' and 'Amsi Pro AKS' by Stawix, and 'LFT Etica' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, assertive, industrial, retro, sporty, compact, space saving, maximum impact, geometric clarity, display emphasis, blocky, condensed, rounded, dense, punchy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction and strongly uniform stroke weight. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are small, creating a dense texture that holds together in bold settings. Curves are squared-off rather than fully circular, and joins are sturdy with minimal modulation. Lowercase forms are simplified and sturdy, with short extenders and an overall tightly packed rhythm; numerals follow the same chunky, geometric logic for consistent color.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and punchy branding where a compact, high-impact word shape is needed. It can work effectively for packaging callouts, wayfinding, and short UI labels when sizes and spacing preserve the counters.
The tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with a utilitarian, poster-ready presence. Its condensed massing and squared rounding suggest a retro-industrial and sporty voice—confident, loud, and built for impact rather than delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rect geometry to keep shapes sturdy and cohesive. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and uniform typographic color for attention-grabbing display typography.
Because the interior spaces run tight, the face reads best when given generous tracking or used at sizes where counters stay open. The superelliptical curves and compact proportions help it maintain a clean silhouette in display use, especially in all-caps.