Sans Superellipse Hibon 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Me' by Fontsmith and 'LFT Etica' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, friendly, punchy, modern, confident, playful, impact, approachability, clarity, contemporary branding, display strength, soft corners, rounded, compact, blocky, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad, compact proportions and consistently softened corners. Strokes are monolinear with minimal contrast, and curves resolve into superellipse-like bowls that feel squarish rather than purely circular. Terminals are mostly flat and clean, giving the face a sturdy, geometric rhythm; counters stay relatively open for the weight, supporting legibility at display sizes. The lowercase shows a single-storey ‘a’ and ‘g’, and the numerals are similarly robust with rounded interior shapes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where a bold, friendly presence is needed. It can also work for short UI labels or signage when set with sufficient spacing, but the dense color makes it less ideal for extended small-size body text.
The overall tone is bold and approachable: strong enough for attention-grabbing headlines, but softened by rounded geometry that reads friendly and contemporary. Its chunky shapes and calm, steady rhythm suggest an upbeat, straightforward voice rather than a formal or delicate one.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a warm, contemporary personality, using rounded-superellipse forms to keep the heaviness from feeling harsh. Its simplified, geometric construction prioritizes clarity and consistency for display-driven typography.
The design’s rounded-rectangle construction creates a distinctive silhouette in letters like C, G, O, and S, where curves feel gently squared. In text settings, the weight produces dense color and short word shapes, making it especially effective when paired with ample spacing and generous line height.