Sans Superellipse Himap 5 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'FF Mark Paneuropean' by FontFont, 'PF DIN Text' by Parachute, 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, bold, friendly, retro, confident, playful, impact, approachability, clarity, modern retro, display strength, rounded, blocky, compact, geometric, soft corners.
A heavy, rounded sans with squared-off curves and superellipse-like bowls. Strokes maintain a consistent thickness, with blunt terminals and generous corner rounding that keeps the texture soft despite the weight. Counters are relatively tight (notably in B, P, R, a, e), producing a compact, poster-ready color, while circular forms like O and 0 read as rounded rectangles rather than true circles. The lowercase shows single-storey a and g and sturdy, simplified joins, reinforcing a clean, modern geometric rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short, high-impact messaging where its dense weight and rounded geometry can carry the page. It also fits branding and packaging that want a friendly, modern-retro voice, and works well for logo wordmarks when large sizes preserve counter clarity.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, balancing a strong, assertive presence with softened geometry. Its rounded rectangles and dense black footprint evoke a contemporary-retro feel—confident and a bit playful rather than clinical.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visibility and character with minimal complexity: thick, consistent strokes, softened corners, and compact counters that create a distinctive, easily recognizable texture. Its geometry suggests an intention to feel contemporary and approachable while remaining bold enough for display-led design.
The design favors simple, high-impact silhouettes: diagonals are sturdy (V, W, X, Y), and the numerals are broad and emphatic with minimal interior detail. In running text at large sizes, the tight counters and heavy joins create a bold, uniform texture that reads best with ample size and breathing room.