Sans Superellipse Hokis 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'QB One' by BoxTube Labs, 'Mercurial' by Grype, 'Futo Sans' by HB Font, 'RBNo3.1' by René Bieder, 'Celdum' and 'Metral' by The Northern Block, and 'Crepes' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, industrial, sporty, assertive, techy, modern, impact, robustness, modernity, clarity, branding, blocky, compact, squared, rounded, sturdy.
A heavy, block-leaning sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Curves read as superelliptical rather than geometric circles, giving counters a squarish, engineered feel (notably in O, D, and 0). Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, terminals are blunt, and joins are clean, producing a dense texture. Proportions are compact and stable, with wide shoulders and short, direct diagonals; the lowercase shows sturdy, simplified forms and relatively tight apertures that reinforce a solid, sign-like presence.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging callouts, and wayfinding or signage where a sturdy, compact word shape is beneficial. It also fits UI or product labeling contexts that want a modern, technical tone, especially at larger sizes where the rounded-square detailing is most legible.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense—confident, utilitarian, and slightly athletic. Its rounded-square geometry feels contemporary and technical, suggesting durability and performance rather than delicacy or warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a controlled, modern geometry. By building round forms from softened rectangles and keeping terminals blunt and consistent, it aims for a robust, industrial clarity that stays cohesive across letters and numerals.
The forms prioritize impact and uniformity: counters are relatively small for the weight, spacing reads tight at display sizes, and shapes like the numerals and uppercase maintain a consistent squared-round motif. The lowercase ‘a’ is single-storey and the ‘g’ is compact and simplified, supporting a pragmatic, contemporary voice.