Sans Superellipse Hukuv 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'Entropia' by Slava Antipov, and 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, impactful, condensed, assertive, poster-ready, industrial, maximum impact, space saving, clear display, bold branding, blocky, compact, geometric, rounded corners, dense.
A compact, heavy sans with tight horizontal proportions and a dense, uniform color on the page. Strokes are monolinear and end in squared terminals softened by subtly rounded corners, giving many forms a rounded-rectangle/superellipse feel. Counters are relatively small and often rectangular, with sturdy verticals and minimal modulation. The overall rhythm is rigid and vertical, with simple, engineered curves and minimal detailing across letters and figures.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, signage, labels, and bold packaging callouts where strong presence is needed. It can also work well for sports or industrial branding and for condensed title lines that must fit into tight horizontal space.
The tone is forceful and no-nonsense, designed to read as loud, confident, and utilitarian. Its compressed width and dark mass create a sense of urgency and emphasis, leaning toward industrial and headline-driven communication rather than conversational text.
The design appears intended to maximize visual impact and space efficiency: a dark, condensed voice with simplified geometry and sturdy construction for attention-grabbing display typography.
Round letters like O and C read as squarish ovals, and bowls (e.g., P, R) maintain compact interior space that reinforces the heavy texture. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, single-storey approach where applicable (notably the simple, round-based forms), and the numerals follow the same blocky, condensed construction for consistent texture in mixed settings.