Sans Superellipse Hunek 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, 'Gainsborough' by Fenotype, 'Navine' by OneSevenPointFive, 'Hemispheres' by Runsell Type, 'Diamante Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Diamante' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, sportswear, industrial, assertive, sporty, retro, tactical, impact, robustness, quick read, technical tone, brand presence, blocky, squared, rounded corners, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, blocky sans built from squared forms with generously rounded corners. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls, giving letters like C, O, and G a superelliptical feel, while straight strokes stay firm and orthogonal. Counters are compact and squarish, joins are clean, and terminals are mostly flat, producing a dense, high-impact texture. The lowercase follows the same geometric logic with sturdy stems, minimal modulation, and tight apertures that emphasize solidity over delicacy.
Best suited to short, bold text: headlines, posters, packaging, and strong brand wordmarks where a dense, chunky silhouette helps grab attention. It also fits utilitarian contexts such as wayfinding, labels, and UI callouts when used at larger sizes where the compact counters and tight apertures remain clear. Alphanumeric-heavy applications—team graphics, equipment marking, and product identifiers—benefit from its consistent, block-based shapes.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a sporty, industrial confidence. Its rounded-square geometry reads as modern and technical, while the chunky proportions and compact counters add a hint of retro display energy. It feels designed to be seen quickly and remembered, prioritizing impact and clarity over refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch through rounded-square construction and compact internal space, creating a tough, cohesive texture. By keeping forms geometric and terminals blunt, it aims for quick recognition and a contemporary technical flavor, with enough rounding to feel friendly rather than harsh.
Figures are boxy and weighty, matching the letters closely for consistent color in mixed alphanumeric settings. Diagonals (such as in A, K, V, W, X, Y) are broad and stable rather than sharp, and the punctuation in the sample text blends into the same robust, no-nonsense rhythm.