Sans Superellipse Hibuk 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe and 'FF Good' and 'FF Good Headline' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, confident, industrial, sporty, no-nonsense, compact, space saving, impact, modern utility, bold branding, signage clarity, blocky, rounded corners, high impact, sturdy, condensed.
A heavy, compact sans with squared-off proportions and broadly rounded corners that push many curves toward superellipse-like shapes. Strokes are uniform and dense, with tight internal counters and short apertures that emphasize solidity over openness. The texture is dark and even, with minimal modulation, and the overall width stays relatively contained, producing a compact rhythm. Terminals are blunt, joins are firm, and curves on letters like C, G, O, and S read as rounded rectangles rather than perfect circles.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and bold brand wordmarks where a compact, high-impact texture is desirable. It can also work for signage and short UI labels when set with sufficient size and breathing room, leveraging its sturdy shapes and even stroke weight.
The font projects a tough, purposeful tone—direct, assertive, and built for attention. Its compact width and dense color give it a utilitarian, industrial feel, while the softened corners keep it approachable rather than harsh. Overall it reads as modern and energetic, with a sports-and-signage kind of immediacy.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum punch in limited horizontal space, pairing a condensed footprint with softened, rounded-rectangle curves. It prioritizes a strong, uniform typographic color and robust silhouettes for display-forward communication.
At display sizes the tight counters and compact spacing create strong impact, but the same density can reduce clarity in smaller text or in long paragraphs. The numerals and capitals share the same blocky, rounded-rectangle logic, helping headings and mixed-case settings feel consistent.