Sans Superellipse Gubot 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gilam' by Fontfabric, 'Epoca Pro' and 'Orgon Plan' by Hoftype, and 'Prelo Pro' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, ui labels, packaging, posters, modern, friendly, confident, utilitarian, techy, clarity, impact, modernity, approachability, efficiency, geometric, rounded, compact, blocky, clean.
A heavy, geometric sans with softly squared, superelliptical curves and largely uniform stroke weight. Counters are compact and apertures tend to be moderately closed, creating a dense, sturdy texture in text. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, while round characters (C, G, O, Q) read as rounded-rectangle forms rather than perfect circles. The lowercase is straightforward and economical, with a single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and a simple t; overall spacing and rhythm favor solid, emphatic word shapes.
This font performs best where strong presence and quick recognition matter: headlines, brand wordmarks, packaging, and short display copy. Its compact counters and sturdy shapes also suit UI labels and navigation text, especially when a modern, friendly-but-firm voice is desired.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, balancing a friendly softness from rounded corners with an assertive, no-nonsense weight. It feels pragmatic and digital-native—confident for interface and brand use—without becoming playful or decorative.
The design appears intended to provide a contemporary geometric sans that feels sturdy and highly legible, using superelliptical rounds to soften the tone while keeping a clean, efficient structure. It aims for a consistent, impactful texture that works well in display settings and dense interface typography.
The design leans toward squared geometry in both curves and joins, which helps it hold up at larger sizes and gives it a distinctive, slightly condensed-looking heft in paragraphs. Numerals match the letterforms’ robust, rounded-rectilinear construction, supporting consistent color in mixed text.