Sans Superellipse Higat 11 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'European Sans Pro' by Bülent Yüksel, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'CG Triumvirate' by Monotype, 'Hype vol 2' by Positype, 'Core Paint' and 'Core Sans D' by S-Core, 'Europa Grotesk SB' and 'Europa Grotesk SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, assertive, industrial, compact, utilitarian, sporty, impact, space-saving, clarity, modernity, blocky, rounded corners, square-oval, condensed, heavy.
A compact, heavy sans with a squared, superelliptical construction: round letters read as rounded rectangles, and corners are consistently softened rather than fully circular. Strokes are uniform and sturdy, with minimal modulation and generally straight-sided verticals that emphasize a tight, efficient footprint. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and joins stay clean and closed, giving the alphabet a dense, high-impact texture. Numerals and capitals share the same rigid geometry, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, workmanlike structure with a single-storey a and a single-storey g.
Best suited to headlines and short-form display where strong typographic color is an advantage—posters, storefront or wayfinding-style signage, packaging fronts, and bold brand marks. It can also work for UI labels or badges when space is limited and a compact, emphatic voice is needed.
The overall tone is forceful and no-nonsense—more engineered than friendly. Its compact geometry and heavy color suggest an industrial, athletic, or signage-minded attitude, prioritizing punch and immediacy over nuance.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact in a tight width, using a consistent superelliptical skeleton to keep forms recognizable while staying dense and bold. The emphasis is on sturdy silhouettes and repeatable geometry for clear, attention-grabbing display settings.
The design leans on consistent rounded-rectangle curves across C/G/O/Q and the bowls of B/P/R, creating a coherent rhythm in headlines. Diagonals (K, V, W, X, Y) stay sturdy and relatively straight, reinforcing the compressed, poster-like feel.