Sans Superellipse Ibdim 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Carnac', 'Carnas', 'Orgon', 'Orgon Plan', and 'Qubo' by Hoftype; 'Bega' by Indian Type Foundry; and 'Hackman' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, punchy, playful, confident, retro, impact, approachability, modernity, legibility, rounded, blocky, soft corners, compact counters, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with a distinctly squared-off, superellipse construction: curves resolve into broad arcs and softly chamfered corners rather than true circles. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing compact interior counters and strong, poster-like silhouettes. Uppercase forms are broad and stable, while lowercase maintains clear, simple constructions (single-storey a and g) with short, sturdy terminals. Numerals match the same blunt, rounded geometry and feel built for large-size clarity.
Best suited to headlines, posters, branding, and packaging where a loud, friendly voice and strong shapes are needed. It also works well for signage and UI labels at larger sizes, where the rounded geometry stays clear and the heavy weight provides immediate emphasis.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, balancing friendliness from the softened corners with a no-nonsense, high-impact presence. It reads as contemporary and informal, with a slight retro sign-painter energy due to the rounded-rectangle skeleton and dense, chunky rhythm.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft, approachable edge—using superellipse-based forms to keep the texture smooth and contemporary while preserving a sturdy, attention-grabbing footprint.
Round letters like O/C/G lean toward squarish bowls, and joins in letters such as n/m/u feel reinforced and block-like, which increases visual heft. The dense counters and broad proportions favor short headlines and tight wordmarks where a strong silhouette is desirable.