Sans Superellipse Higen 10 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, and 'Manual' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, compact, assertive, modern, utilitarian, industrial, impact, space saving, clarity, modernity, robustness, blocky, rounded corners, condensed, sturdy, high impact.
A compact, heavy sans with condensed proportions and a squared-off, superelliptical construction. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle shapes, giving counters a boxy softness rather than fully circular bowls. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, terminals are blunt, and joins are tight, creating a dense, poster-ready texture. The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a and g) with short ascenders/descenders and sturdy, simplified details; numerals match the same chunky, rectangular rhythm.
Best suited to headlines and short display copy where density and impact are priorities, such as posters, signage, packaging, and bold brand marks. It can also work for attention-grabbing UI labels or section headers when used with generous tracking and clear size hierarchy.
The overall tone is forceful and pragmatic, with a contemporary, no-nonsense presence. Its compressed width and solid color make it feel punchy and direct, leaning toward industrial and athletic headline energy rather than delicate or literary refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in a compact footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry to stay friendly while remaining firm and highly legible at large sizes. The simplified, sturdy letterforms prioritize immediacy and reproducible shapes for bold communication.
Spacing reads relatively tight at display sizes, producing a strong, continuous typographic “block.” Round letters like O/C/G keep a slightly squarish silhouette, and diagonals (V/W/X/Y) are broad and stable, reinforcing a rugged, engineered feel.