Sans Superellipse Hileb 14 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Trade Gothic Next' and 'Trade Gothic Next Soft Rounded' by Linotype, 'Colosso' by More Etc, and 'Cervino' by Typoforge Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, logos, playful, friendly, quirky, retro, punchy, attention, approachability, retro display, playfulness, rounded, blocky, compact, soft corners, bouncy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly bulging curves. Strokes stay largely even, with broad, blunt terminals and subtly irregular verticals that create a lively, slightly wavy rhythm. Counters are small and often squarish, and joins are tight, giving the letters a sturdy, stamped look that holds up at large sizes. The overall spacing feels intentionally snug, with narrow silhouettes and bold interior shapes that prioritize impact over delicacy.
Best suited to headlines and short-form text where its dense weight and compact width can create strong visual presence. It works especially well for posters, packaging, signage, and brand marks that want a friendly, attention-grabbing display style, and it can add character to labels or UI headers when used sparingly.
The tone is upbeat and informal, with a cartoonish, handmade energy that feels approachable rather than rigid. Its chunky geometry and springy proportions suggest mid-century display lettering and playful headline typography, projecting confidence and humor.
The design appears aimed at creating maximum impact with soft-edged geometry—combining boldness with rounded friendliness. The slightly quirky rhythm and squared counters suggest an intention to evoke playful, retro-leaning display lettering while remaining clean and sans in construction.
Round letters like O/C/G read more like softened squares than perfect circles, reinforcing a superelliptical feel. The numerals are equally weighty and simplified, matching the alphabet’s blunt, poster-ready voice and maintaining consistent color across lines of text.