Sans Superellipse Hirif 14 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miguel De Northern' by Graphicxell and 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, branding, playful, punchy, retro, quirky, friendly, display impact, space saving, friendly tone, retro flavor, brand voice, compressed, blocky, rounded, compact, heavy.
This typeface uses compact, tightly set letterforms with heavy, even strokes and rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) curves. Counters are small and often vertically oriented, and many joins are softened, giving the shapes a molded, almost cut-out feel. Terminals tend to be blunt and slightly tapered in places, creating a subtle, uneven rhythm that keeps the texture lively rather than strictly geometric. The overall silhouette reads as condensed and sturdy, with simplified construction that prioritizes bold presence over fine detail.
It performs best in display settings where strong, compact letterforms are an advantage—posters, headlines, packaging panels, and attention-grabbing signage. The condensed build can help fit impactful wording into tight horizontal spaces, and the friendly rounded structure suits playful branding and event materials. For longer passages, it’s better used sparingly as a typographic accent due to its dense color and small counters.
The tone is bold and upbeat, with a distinctly quirky, retro-leaning personality. Its rounded, blocky forms feel approachable and fun, while the compressed width adds urgency and impact. The slight irregularity in stroke endings and curvature contributes a handmade, poster-like energy without becoming overtly decorative.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans with a rounded-rectangle construction that balances sturdiness with friendliness. Its compact proportions and simplified shapes suggest a focus on punchy readability at large sizes and a distinctive, retro-tinged voice for titles and brand statements.
At text sizes the dense weight and narrow forms create a dark, emphatic color, so line spacing becomes important to avoid a crowded feel. The numerals match the same compact, heavy construction, supporting consistent emphasis in headings and short callouts.