Sans Superellipse Hileh 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DIN Next' by Monotype, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, 'LFT Etica' by TypeTogether, 'Neuzeit Grotesk' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Eastman Condensed' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, playful, punchy, friendly, retro, cartoonish, impact, approachability, space saving, display clarity, rounded, condensed, blocky, soft corners, high impact.
A compact, heavy sans with softened corners and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes stay largely uniform, producing dense, dark letterforms with minimal modulation and small internal counters. Curves are broad and squarish rather than circular, and terminals tend to end bluntly with gentle rounding, giving the shapes a molded, poster-ready feel. Spacing reads tight and efficient, emphasizing verticality and a stacked, rhythmic texture in words and lines.
Best suited to short, bold statements such as headlines, posters, labels, and packaging where strong silhouettes and compact width are beneficial. It can also work for logos and signage that need a friendly, high-impact voice, though the tight counters make it less ideal for long text at small sizes.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, leaning playful rather than formal. Its chunky silhouettes and rounded edges suggest a retro, comic-adjacent energy that feels upbeat and attention-grabbing while remaining clean and non-fussy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed footprint while keeping the personality soft and inviting. By combining uniform stroke weight with rounded-rectangle curves, it aims for a modernized retro display look that stays legible and cohesive across letters and numerals.
Round letters like O/Q show a squarish, superelliptical bowl, and diagonals in forms such as A/V/W/X appear sturdy and compact. Numerals match the same chunky, rounded geometry, with a particularly heavy presence suited to prominent display settings.