Sans Superellipse Hilid 15 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype and 'Core Sans D' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, friendly, retro, punchy, playful, sturdy, impact, compactness, approachability, display clarity, branding, rounded corners, soft terminals, compact, blocky, high contrast counters.
A compact, heavy sans with softened, squared-off curves and a distinctly rounded-rectangle construction. Strokes are consistently thick, with tight apertures and counters that stay open through simplified interior shapes. Curves transition into flats with blunt, rounded terminals, giving letters a carved, cutout look rather than a geometric circle-based feel. Overall spacing reads dense and efficient, with short extenders and a steady, upright rhythm across lines.
Best suited to headlines and short statements where its dense, bold texture can read as intentional and energetic. It works well for logos, labels, and packaging that benefit from a friendly but strong presence, and for signage where compact width helps fit copy into tight spaces. For long body text, the tight counters and heavy color may feel visually insistent, so it’s most effective in display roles.
The tone is bold and approachable, mixing a friendly softness with a strong, poster-like impact. Its rounded, chunky forms feel slightly retro and consumer-facing, suggesting signage and packaging rather than formal editorial typography. The overall impression is confident and lively, with a playful sturdiness that keeps it from feeling aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint while staying approachable through rounded corners and simplified, robust shapes. Its construction emphasizes uniform weight and smooth, softened geometry to keep the tone friendly and contemporary-retro. Overall, it targets high-visibility applications that need a strong, cohesive typographic voice.
Round letters like O/C/G lean toward superelliptical forms, while joints and diagonals keep a simple, workmanlike geometry. The lowercase shows single-storey constructions in places and compact bowls, which reinforces the casual, display-oriented voice. Numerals match the same chunky, rounded logic, maintaining strong color and legibility at larger sizes.