Sans Superellipse Higen 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Timeout' by DearType, 'FF Clan' by FontFont, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Goodrich' by Hendra Pratama, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, and 'LFT Etica' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, signage, assertive, industrial, sporty, posterish, no-nonsense, impact, compactness, clarity, sturdiness, blocky, condensed, rounded corners, compact, stout.
A compact, heavy sans with a condensed footprint and rounded-rectangle construction that gives counters and bowls a squarish, superelliptical feel. Strokes remain essentially monolinear, with broad verticals and tight apertures that create dense, dark word shapes. Curves terminate in softened corners rather than sharp points, while diagonals (as in K, V, W, X) read sturdy and slightly compressed. Numerals follow the same chunky geometry, producing strong, uniform color in headlines and large settings.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and bold branding. It also fits sports and industrial contexts where a compact, high-contrast-in-size word shape is needed, and works well for signage and labels where punch and sturdiness matter more than airy readability.
The overall tone is bold and utilitarian, with a confident, impact-driven presence. Its rounded-rect geometry adds a friendly softness to an otherwise tough, workmanlike voice, landing somewhere between athletic signage and industrial labeling.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in a compact width, using softened superelliptical shapes to keep the mass approachable while maintaining a strong, authoritative silhouette.
Spacing appears tight and compact, enhancing a compressed rhythm and making lines feel forceful. The lowercase maintains clear, simplified forms with sturdy stems and minimal detail, emphasizing quick recognition over delicacy.