Sans Superellipse Higan 13 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, 'Balboa' by Parkinson, and 'Ordax' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, assertive, industrial, sporty, retro, impact, space saving, geometric consistency, display clarity, blocky, compact, sturdy, squared, rounded corners.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Curves resolve into squarish bowls and counters, giving O/C/G and the lowercase rounds a superelliptical feel rather than true circles. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, terminals are flat, and the joins stay crisp, producing a dense, poster-ready rhythm. Lowercase forms keep a straightforward, workmanlike skeleton; the a is double-storey, the g is single-storey, and dots and punctuation are simple and bold to match the weight.
Best suited to headlines, large-format posters, and bold branding where a compact, high-impact word shape is useful. It also fits packaging and labels that benefit from sturdy letterforms, as well as sports or event graphics where assertive typographic color is desired.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a no-nonsense presence that reads as modern-industrial while also nodding to mid-century display lettering. Its compact width and chunky shapes create an energetic, competitive feel that suits attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact in a condensed footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep forms friendly while maintaining a tough, industrial solidity. It prioritizes strong silhouette and consistent weight for clear, emphatic display typography.
The numerals are robust and open, with the 1 featuring a diagonal top flag and the 0 reading as a rounded rectangle, consistent with the family’s squarish curves. Tight interior spaces and heavy horizontals make the design happiest at larger sizes where counters and apertures can breathe.