Sans Superellipse Hilis 18 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Elephant' by Alias Collection, 'Bergk' by Designova, 'Brinova' by Digitype Studio, 'Corner Deli' by Fenotype, 'PF Eef' by Parachute, 'Interlaken' by ROHH, and 'Breuer Condensed' by TypeTrust (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, assertive, utilitarian, modern, sporty, space saving, high impact, system clarity, sturdy legibility, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, high contrast counters, tight spacing.
A compact, condensed sans with heavy, uniform stroke weight and squared-off construction softened by rounded corners. Curves tend toward superelliptical bowls and rounded-rectangle counters, giving letters like O, C, and G a sturdy, engineered feel rather than a purely geometric circle. Terminals are blunt and flat, joins are crisp, and the overall rhythm is tight with minimal stroke modulation. Lowercase forms are robust and simplified with large, open apertures and a strong baseline presence, while figures are similarly heavy and compact for consistent color in text and signage.
Best suited to headlines, poster typography, and short blocks of text where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. It also fits signage, labels, and packaging systems that benefit from sturdy forms and consistent letter color, particularly when space is limited horizontally.
The tone is forceful and practical, with an industrial, no-nonsense voice. Its compact proportions and dense texture feel like labeling, wayfinding, and bold headlines—confident, direct, and built for impact rather than delicacy.
Likely designed to deliver maximum visual punch in a condensed footprint, pairing sturdy rectangular construction with rounded corners for a contemporary, approachable edge. The consistent strokes and simplified shapes suggest a focus on clarity and repeatable system use across display and interface-style applications.
The superelliptical shaping creates a distinctive mix of squareness and softness, producing stable silhouettes and strong word shapes at large sizes. In paragraph-like settings the dense weight and tight internal spaces can read as intentionally bold and poster-like, especially with the condensed width.