Sans Superellipse Himer 12 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Prelo Condensed' by Monotype, 'Predige' and 'Predige Rounded' by Type Dynamic, 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, assertive, modern, industrial, friendly, punchy, space saving, maximum impact, geometric clarity, modern branding, compact, blocky, rounded, sturdy, high impact.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction and broad, blunt terminals. Curves are smooth and generous, while counters stay relatively tight, producing strong ink traps-like dark areas at joins and a dense overall color. The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a and g) with simple, geometric bowls and minimal modulation, and the numerals follow the same sturdy, compressed rhythm. Spacing appears tuned for impact, with short ascenders/descenders and a firm, stable baseline presence.
Best suited for headlines and short, high-impact copy where weight and compactness are advantages. It can work well in logos, packaging, and signage systems that benefit from a sturdy, geometric tone and consistent, rounded-rectangle forms.
The tone is bold and direct, with a confident, no-nonsense voice. Its rounded geometry softens the weight, keeping it approachable rather than aggressive, while the tight proportions and dense strokes add an industrial, poster-like urgency.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in limited horizontal space, using superelliptical shapes and blunt terminals to create a modern, robust texture. The simplified lowercase and consistent geometry suggest a focus on clarity and repeatable rhythm for display-oriented typography.
The superelliptical curves and flat-sided rounds create a distinctive “squared-off” softness, especially visible in C/O-style shapes and the bowls of b/d/p/q. Diacritics are not shown; the sample demonstrates strong legibility at large sizes and a prominent texture when set in blocks of text.