Sans Superellipse Hiref 14 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Neumatic Gothic' by Arkitype, 'Armetica' by Hsan Fonts, 'MC Granko' by Maulana Creative, and 'Reforma Grotesk' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, industrial, sporty, authoritative, utilitarian, retro, space saving, high impact, strong branding, display clarity, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, compact, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with squared-off construction and noticeably rounded corners. Counters tend to be small and tight, giving letters a dense, ink-trap-free silhouette with an even, low-modulation stroke. Curves resolve into superellipse-like bowls (notably in C, O, Q, and numerals), while terminals are blunt and vertical/horizontal joins feel sturdy and engineered. The overall rhythm is tight and tall, with simplified shapes and strong vertical emphasis that keeps texture consistent in all-caps and mixed-case settings.
This design is well suited to headlines, posters, and other display contexts where a dense, high-impact wordmark is needed. It can work effectively for packaging and labels that require strong shelf presence, as well as signage and wayfinding where bold, compact forms help maintain legibility at distance. It also fits sports and industrial-flavored branding systems that benefit from sturdy, engineered letterforms.
The font conveys a blunt, no-nonsense confidence with a slightly retro, poster-like punch. Its compact massing and rounded-rectangle geometry read as industrial and sporty, suggesting strength, impact, and clarity over delicacy.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle geometry and compact counters to create a cohesive, muscular texture. Its simplified, consistent forms suggest an intention to be dependable and readable in bold display settings while maintaining a distinctive, modern-industrial character.
The lowercase is straightforward and compact, with single-storey forms where expected (a) and a short-armed, functional r. Numerals are similarly blocky and assertive, designed to hold their weight in headline use. Overall spacing appears intentionally tight, supporting dense lines and impactful word shapes.