Sans Superellipse Hidig 3 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hudson NY' by Andrew Footit, 'Basketball' by Evo Studio, 'Block Capitals' by K-Type, 'New York Line' by Kustomtype, 'Born Strong' by Rook Supply, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, sporty, poster-ready, retro tech, sturdy, space-saving impact, high visibility, brand stamp, techno utility, rounded corners, condensed, blocky, compact, high contrast-free.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and squared bowls softened by consistent corner radii. Strokes are uniform and blunt-ended, producing dense counters and a strong, even color on the line. The uppercase is tall and tightly fit, while lowercase forms stay simple and utilitarian, with single-storey a and g and short, squared terminals that reinforce the engineered look. Figures follow the same superelliptical logic, reading cleanly and powerfully at display sizes.
Best suited to short, bold messaging where impact and compactness matter—posters, headlines, sports and esports identities, packaging front panels, and wayfinding or industrial-style signage. It also works well for logos and badges that benefit from a sturdy, rounded-rectangular silhouette.
The font projects a tough, functional attitude with a retro-industrial flavor—confident, no-nonsense, and attention-grabbing. Its squared geometry and softened corners evoke athletic branding, machinery labeling, and arcade-era tech, giving text an assertive, energetic tone.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a condensed footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry to balance toughness with approachability. Its simplified shapes and consistent stroke weight prioritize rapid recognition and a strong graphic stamp in display settings.
Round forms (O, Q, 0, 8) are drawn as rounded boxes rather than true circles, and many joins are simplified into straight segments, which increases clarity and punch. The tight interior spaces and broad vertical emphasis make it feel strong in headlines, while smaller sizes may require generous tracking to avoid crowding.