Sans Superellipse Holah 4 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Impara' by Hoftype, 'Clio' by LeType, 'Acto' by Monotype, 'Juhl' by The Northern Block, and 'Obvia' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logo design, social graphics, friendly, playful, chunky, retro, approachable, soften impact, brand friendliness, display presence, geometric character, soft corners, rounded, sturdy, compact, geometric.
A heavy, soft-cornered sans with rounded-rectangle construction and generously radiused joins and terminals. Curves are squared-off into superellipse-like bowls, while straight stems stay broad and even, producing a stable, compact color on the line. Counters are relatively tight but remain open enough at display sizes, and the overall drawing favors blunt, simplified endings over sharp cuts. The figures and capitals feel blocky and controlled, with consistent stroke weight and minimal modulation.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where a bold, friendly presence is needed. It also works well for short UI labels or social graphics when you want high impact and clear shapes, though the tight counters suggest avoiding very small sizes or dense paragraphs.
The overall tone is friendly and energetic, with a toy-like solidity that reads as modern-retro rather than strictly technical. Its rounded geometry and chunky rhythm give it an approachable, casual voice that suits attention-grabbing headlines without feeling aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, approachable sans voice by combining heavy strokes with superellipse-based rounding. It emphasizes consistency, softness, and high visual impact, targeting contemporary branding and playful display settings.
Round letters lean toward squarish bowls, giving O/C/G-type forms a distinctive rounded-rectangle silhouette. The lowercase maintains a compact, sturdy feel with simple, upright structures, while punctuation shown in the sample keeps the same blunt, softened treatment.