Sans Superellipse Hodin 14 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bio Sans' and 'Bio Sans Soft' by Dharma Type, 'Vito' by Dots&Stripes Type, 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, and 'Core Sans E' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, confident, modern, punchy, playful, impact, approachability, clarity, modernity, rounded, chunky, compact, geometric, soft corners.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad, superellipse-based curves and softly squared terminals. Strokes are thick and even, producing a solid, poster-like color with minimal modulation. Counters are compact but clean, with rounded-rectangle interiors in forms like O, D, and P; joins stay blunt and sturdy rather than sharp. The lowercase maintains straightforward, single-storey construction where applicable, and the numerals echo the same blocky, rounded geometry for a cohesive set.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and display settings where strong presence is needed. The rounded geometry makes it a good fit for branding, packaging, and signage that benefit from a friendly but assertive voice, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is bold and approachable: friendly curves and softened corners keep it from feeling aggressive, while the dense weight and compact shapes project confidence. It reads as contemporary and slightly playful, with an approachable, consumer-facing energy.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a softened, contemporary feel—combining dense, high-visibility shapes with rounded-square geometry to stay approachable in bold applications.
The design holds together through consistent corner rounding and uniform stroke thickness, creating a strong rhythm across both uppercase and lowercase. In text, the weight dominates and spacing appears designed for impact rather than delicacy, making the letterforms feel stable and built for emphasis.