Sans Superellipse Hinoh 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, and 'Neue Helvetica' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, authoritative, condensed, utilitarian, punchy, space saving, high impact, clarity, modern utility, blocky, rectilinear, rounded corners, uniform strokes, compact spacing.
A compact, heavy sans with tall proportions and tightly controlled widths. Letterforms are built from squarish, rounded-rectangle curves paired with straight verticals, producing a crisp, blocky silhouette. Strokes stay largely uniform, with minimal modulation and sturdy terminals; counters are compact and apertures tend to be narrow, boosting density. The lowercase follows the same rigid geometry with single-storey a and g, and the numerals share the same narrow, upright stance for a consistent, sign-like rhythm.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where high impact and space efficiency matter. It can also work well for signage and labels, especially when strong vertical emphasis and compact line lengths are desired.
The overall tone is direct and no-nonsense, with a strong, poster-forward presence. Its compressed, high-impact shapes read as functional and industrial, suggesting urgency, authority, and emphasis rather than softness or elegance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in a constrained width, using squared, rounded forms to maintain clarity while keeping a modern, engineered character. It prioritizes punch and consistency across glyphs for display-driven typography.
The combination of rounded corners and straight sides creates a superelliptical feel that stays consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures. The dark color and tight internal spaces can make long passages feel dense, but they also help the type hold together in compact layouts.