Sans Superellipse Higan 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Posterman' by Mans Greback, 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix, 'Nimbus Sans L' by URW Type Foundry, 'Greeka' by Umka Type, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, assertive, industrial, sporty, impactful, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, brand voice, display clarity, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, compact, tight spacing.
A compact, heavy sans with condensed proportions and a strongly vertical stance. Strokes are thick and consistent, with squared-off terminals softened by subtly rounded corners, giving counters and bowls a rounded-rectangle feel. Curves are controlled and sturdy rather than fluid, and joins stay clean and minimally modulated. The overall rhythm is tight and dense, built for strong color on the page with clear, simplified shapes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short emphatic lines where maximum punch is needed in limited horizontal space. It works well for sports and fitness branding, product packaging, bold UI labels, and attention-forward signage where a compact, high-ink footprint improves visibility.
The tone is confident and forceful, leaning toward athletic and industrial messaging. Its dense build and compact width create an urgent, attention-grabbing voice that feels functional and no-nonsense rather than delicate or expressive.
Likely designed to deliver strong impact in a condensed footprint while keeping forms simple and robust. The softened corners and rounded-rectangle structure aim to balance toughness with approachability, supporting clear recognition at large sizes and in dense layouts.
Round letters like O/Q and C/G maintain a superelliptical geometry, while diagonals (K, V, W, X, Y) are blunt and weighty, reinforcing a poster-like solidity. Numerals match the same sturdy construction, keeping a consistent visual mass alongside the capitals and lowercase.