Sans Superellipse Hirup 4 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gubia' by Graviton, 'Horesport' by Mightyfire, 'Propane' by SparkyType, 'Getafe' by Trequartista Studio, and 'Yoshida Sans' and 'Yoshida Soft' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, industrial, retro, tech, confident, functional, impact, compact fit, geometric consistency, signage utility, rounded corners, compact, blocky, sturdy, squared curves.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and consistently softened corners. Strokes maintain an even thickness with minimal contrast, producing a solid, monolithic texture in text. Counters are tight and often squarish, with openings and joins kept simple and geometric; terminals tend to be flat and blunt rather than tapered. Overall proportions are condensed with tall, straight-sided forms, and curved letters resolve into superellipse-like bowls that read as squared rounds rather than true circles.
Best suited to bold titling: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, and short calls-to-action where impact and a compact footprint are useful. It also fits signage and labels that benefit from sturdy, geometric forms with softened edges.
The font projects a utilitarian, engineered tone—assertive and no-nonsense—while the rounded corners keep it approachable instead of harsh. Its geometry evokes vintage industrial signage and early digital/arcade display aesthetics, giving it a slightly retro-tech flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in a compact width while maintaining a cohesive rounded-rectilinear geometry. By balancing blunt terminals with softened corners, it aims for a durable display voice that feels both industrial and friendly.
The dense letterfit and stout shapes create strong presence at large sizes, but the small counters and compact apertures suggest it will look best when given adequate size and spacing. The numerals match the same squared-round logic, reinforcing a consistent, system-like voice across alphanumerics.