Sans Superellipse Hilim 17 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Breuer Condensed' by TypeTrust, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, industrial, utilitarian, compact, assertive, technical, space saving, high impact, signage clarity, geometric consistency, rounded corners, condensed, blocky, sturdy, high contrast (shape).
A condensed sans with heavy, uniform strokes and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into squared-off bowls and softened corners, creating a superellipse feel in letters like C, O, and Q while keeping terminals blunt and clean. Proportions are tall and compact with a high x-height and short ascenders/descenders, producing tight vertical rhythm and strong word shapes. Counters are relatively small and apertures are restrained, emphasizing dense, impactful silhouettes in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and branding where compact width and heavy color are advantages. It works well for signage, labels, and packaging that need strong visibility and a controlled, engineered look. In longer text it will be most effective in large sizes or limited runs where density is a stylistic choice.
The tone is direct and workmanlike, with a compressed, poster-ready presence that reads as modern-industrial. Rounded corners soften the severity just enough to feel engineered rather than aggressive, giving it a practical, signage-like confidence. Overall it conveys efficiency, toughness, and a straightforward contemporary voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectilinear geometry to keep forms consistent and durable. It prioritizes bold presence and uniformity, aiming for a modern, industrial display voice that remains clean and legible.
Uppercase forms are particularly blocky and uniform, while lowercase keeps the same geometric logic, yielding consistent texture across mixed-case text. Numerals match the condensed width and heavy weight, with simple, sturdy shapes designed to hold up at display sizes.