Sans Superellipse Hilis 16 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Leftfield' by Fenotype, 'Nulato' by Stefan Stoychev, 'Gendis' by Surotype, and 'Kompot Sans' by VP Creative Shop (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, industrial, compact, utilitarian, assertive, modern, space-saving, high impact, clarity, modernity, systematic, condensed, geometric, squared-round, blocky, high-contrast counters.
A compact, heavy sans with a condensed stance and uniform stroke weight. Curves are built from squared, superelliptical bowls and rounded-rectangle contours, giving letters a firm, engineered silhouette. Terminals are mostly flat and horizontal/vertical, with minimal modulation and tight, efficient apertures. The overall rhythm is dense and vertical, with sturdy joins and simplified forms that keep counters clean even at small sizes.
Works best for headlines, subheads, and short blocks where a dense, powerful texture is desirable—posters, packaging, logos/wordmarks, and wayfinding or signage. It can also serve UI labels or dashboards when you need compact width and high impact, provided sizes are not too small.
The tone is direct and workmanlike, with a confident, no-nonsense presence. Its squared-round geometry reads contemporary and industrial, balancing friendliness in the rounded corners with firmness from the condensed proportions. The result feels suited to bold messaging rather than delicate or literary settings.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, using superelliptical geometry and simplified, monoline construction for a clean, modern, highly legible look. The emphasis appears to be on strong presence, consistent rhythm, and clear shapes that reproduce reliably across print and screen contexts.
Numerals follow the same squared-round logic, staying wide enough to remain legible while matching the font’s compact texture. Lowercase forms keep a straightforward, functional construction, and the overall spacing appears tuned for solid blocks of text with a strong, poster-like density.