Sans Superellipse Hinim 15 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Prenton RP' by BluHead Studio, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'JAF Bernini Sans' by Just Another Foundry, and 'Prelo Compressed' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, condensed, assertive, industrial, utilitarian, retro, space saving, high impact, modernist geometry, signage clarity, blocky, compact, heavy, squared, rounded corners.
A compact, heavy sans with tightly set proportions and a distinctly squared, rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense counters and a strong vertical rhythm. Curves resolve into softened corners rather than true circles, and many joins are blunt and geometric. The lowercase shows sturdy, simplified forms (single-storey a and g), while numerals are similarly blocky with evenly weighted curves and straight segments.
Best suited for headlines, display typography, posters, and bold branding where space is limited but impact is required. It can also work well for signage and packaging that benefits from a condensed, high-density word shape. For longer text, it will perform more comfortably in short blocks, pull quotes, or large-size settings with added spacing.
The overall tone is forceful and workmanlike, with a no-nonsense presence that reads as industrial and slightly retro. Its compressed stance and dense color give it an urgent, attention-grabbing voice suited to strong messaging rather than subtle typography.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual weight in a compact width while keeping forms clean, geometric, and highly consistent. Its rounded-rectangle curves and blunt terminals suggest a deliberate, engineered aesthetic intended for bold display communication.
Because of the compact apertures and heavy interior shapes, the font rewards generous tracking and larger sizes where its rounded-rect geometry and tight counters remain clear. The uppercase and lowercase share a unified, engineered feel that keeps headings visually coherent across mixed-case settings.