Sans Superellipse Higul 3 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Baldo' by Ahmet Altun, 'Broadside' by Device, 'Behover' by Martype co, 'Alma Mater' and 'Oscar Bravo' by Studio K, 'Headlines' by TypeThis!Studio, 'Emmentaler' by Umka Type, and 'Gringo Sans' by Volcano Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, compact, muscular, playful, retro, sporty, impact, space-saving, brand voice, geometric cohesion, rounded corners, soft terminals, squared bowls, high contrast presence, blocky.
A compact, heavy sans with a rounded-rectangle construction and consistently softened corners. Strokes stay uniform in thickness, producing dense counters and a strong, poster-like color. Curves tend toward squarish bowls and superelliptical ovals, while joins are blunt and clean, keeping the rhythm tight and even. The lowercase is simple and sturdy, with short extenders and generous rounding that prevents the forms from feeling sharp despite the weight.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. It works well for packaging, badges, and short UI labels that benefit from strong shape recognition, and it can add a sporty, retro punch to titles and campaign graphics.
The overall tone is bold and confident with a friendly edge. Its rounded geometry and compressed rhythm give it a sporty, slightly retro energy that reads as assertive without becoming aggressive.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep the forms friendly and cohesive. It prioritizes bold silhouette and consistent rhythm for display-driven typography.
The numerals and capitals share the same rounded-rect geometry, creating a cohesive, logo-ready texture. Dense counters and narrow apertures can reduce clarity at small sizes, but they contribute to a strong, unified silhouette in display settings.