Sans Superellipse Manol 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Core Sans D' and 'Core Sans DS' by S-Core and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, logos, playful, friendly, retro, bouncy, casual, attention grabbing, friendly tone, retro display, soft impact, playful branding, rounded, soft, puffy, chunky, slanted.
A heavy, rounded sans with a consistent rightward slant and soft, superellipse-like construction. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with generous rounding at terminals and corners that produces a cushioned, “puffy” silhouette. Counters are compact and often teardrop or oval, giving letters a slightly pinched interior rhythm, while the overall proportions stay compact and tall with tight apertures. The numerals follow the same inflated geometry, maintaining strong black presence and smooth curves with minimal detail.
Well suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, product packaging, and logo wordmarks where a friendly, attention-grabbing voice is needed. It can also work for playful signage and social graphics, especially when set with ample spacing and at sizes that preserve interior clarity.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a cartoonish, retro-commercial energy. Its rounded forms and strong slant feel informal and energetic, suggesting motion and friendliness rather than restraint or formality.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual weight with soft edges, combining an energetic slant with rounded, simplified shapes for a fun, approachable display voice. It prioritizes bold silhouette and rhythmic bounce over fine detail, aiming for high recognizability in branding and promotional contexts.
The design reads best when allowed to be bold and simple: the dense interiors and small openings create a strong silhouette-first impression. The italic angle and rounded joins create a lively texture across words, especially in mixed-case settings.