Sans Superellipse Homew 13 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SB' and 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, confident, friendly, modern, punchy, straightforward, impact, modernization, clarity, approachability, compactness, geometric, rounded corners, blocky, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, geometric sans with a squared-off construction softened by rounded corners and superellipse-like curves. Strokes are broadly uniform with clean, blunt terminals and minimal modulation, producing dense, compact counters and a strong color on the page. Curved letters like C, G, O, and S read as squarish rounds, while straight-sided forms (E, F, H, N) keep rigid alignment and crisp right angles. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, short shoulders, and generally tight apertures; numerals are similarly robust, with simple, blocky silhouettes suited to bold display settings.
Best suited to headlines, posters, short slogans, branding marks, packaging, and signage where a compact, high-impact sans is needed. It can work for UI labels or navigation when set with generous spacing and ample size, but it is visually optimized for display rather than long-form reading.
The overall tone is assertive and contemporary, with a friendly edge created by the softened geometry. It feels utilitarian and no-nonsense, yet approachable—more “bold signage” than “delicate editorial.” The strong rhythm and compact shapes give it an energetic, headline-forward presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through compact, blocky forms while maintaining approachability via rounded-rectangle geometry. Its consistent stroke behavior and simplified letterforms suggest an emphasis on clarity, reproducibility, and bold presence across contemporary graphic applications.
At larger sizes the squarish rounds and rounded corners become a defining signature, while at smaller sizes the tight apertures and heavy weight can reduce internal clarity in letters like a, e, and s. The sample text shows a consistent, even texture with pronounced impact in all-caps and strong emphasis in mixed case.