Sans Superellipse Hinum 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, and 'Skate' by DearType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, retro, punchy, playful, assertive, sporty, impact, compactness, approachability, retro display, headline clarity, blocky, condensed, rounded corners, compact, high impact.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes remain broadly even, producing dense, poster-like color with minimal modulation. Counters are tight and openings are relatively small, giving letters a sturdy, compressed silhouette. Curves tend toward squarish bowls (notably in C, G, O, and D), while terminals are blunt and clean, maintaining a consistent, engineered rhythm across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
This font is best used at display sizes where its dense weight and compact shapes can deliver maximum impact—headlines, posters, packaging, and logo-style wordmarks. It also fits sports and event graphics, badges, and promotional typography where a strong, friendly, retro-leaning voice is desirable. For longer passages, it will perform best in short bursts (subheads, labels, calls to action) where the tight counters remain clear.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, with a distinctly retro, display-forward presence. Its rounded, blocky forms feel friendly rather than austere, projecting confidence and approachability at the same time. The compact proportions and dense texture add urgency and impact, suited to attention-grabbing typography.
The design appears intended to create a high-impact, condensed display sans that stays approachable through rounded-rectangle geometry. By keeping stroke behavior consistent and corners softened, it aims for boldness without sharp aggression, delivering a cohesive, modernized retro feel across letters and numbers.
The uppercase set reads especially strong and uniform, while the lowercase retains the same chunky geometry for a cohesive system. Numerals share the same compressed, rounded-block logic, keeping figures visually stable in headlines and short strings. Spacing appears designed to create a tight, cohesive mass in text, emphasizing impact over airy readability.