Sans Superellipse Higov 9 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kanal' by Identikal Collection, 'Alma Mater' and 'Oscar Bravo' by Studio K, 'Kanal' by T-26, and 'Aeroscope' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, sports branding, industrial, retro, sporty, sturdy, punchy, space-saving impact, geometric consistency, industrial character, display emphasis, blocky, condensed, rounded corners, stencil-like, compact.
A compact, heavy display sans with squared, rounded-corner construction and mostly uniform stroke weight. Curves are built from softened rectangles, giving bowls and counters a superelliptical feel, while terminals tend to end in flat cuts. The spacing is tight and the proportions are condensed, producing a strong vertical rhythm; many counters are small, and several letters use narrow vertical cut-ins or slots that add a slightly stencil-like, engineered texture.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where mass and rhythm matter: posters, cover titles, packaging panels, product marks, and bold wayfinding-style labeling. It also fits sports and industrial branding systems that benefit from a condensed, high-impact word shape.
The overall tone is assertive and functional, with a retro-industrial energy. Its dense black shapes and squared softness read as sporty and utilitarian rather than refined, projecting impact and durability.
The letterforms appear designed to maximize impact in limited horizontal space while maintaining a cohesive rounded-rectangle geometry. The subtle slot-like cut-ins and compact counters suggest an intention to add mechanical character and differentiation without introducing ornament or contrast.
The design leans on repeated geometric motifs—rounded rectangles, squared shoulders, and straight-sided bowls—so text lines look consistent and poster-ready. The small apertures and tight internal spaces make it most comfortable at larger sizes where the distinctive cut-ins and compact counters stay clear.