Sans Superellipse Horab 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sicret' by Mans Greback (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, industrial, retro, playful, punchy, condensed, impact, space-saving, branding, approachability, clarity, rounded corners, blocky, sturdy, compact, geometric.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and generously radiused corners. Strokes are uniform and monolinear, producing dense, inky silhouettes with minimal interior space. Curves resolve into superelliptical bowls and soft shoulders, while joins stay blunt and squared-off rather than calligraphic. The overall rhythm is tight and vertical, with short apertures and simplified counters that emphasize solidity over delicacy.
Best suited for display applications where bold texture and compact width are assets: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for signage and UI banners where quick recognition at medium-to-large sizes matters more than fine detail.
The tone is bold and assertive with a friendly edge from the softened corners. It reads as retro-industrial and slightly playful—more “stamp” or “signage” than editorial—projecting confidence, immediacy, and a utilitarian charm.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using softened geometry to keep the weight approachable. Its simplified, rounded-rect forms suggest a focus on strong branding presence and high-contrast figure/ground shapes for attention-grabbing typography.
Round letters like O and Q are notably squarish, reinforcing the rounded-rectangle theme across the set. Small-counters in letters such as a, e, and s can close up at smaller sizes, while the strong silhouettes hold up well for large-scale use. Numerals are similarly hefty and compact, matching the blocky texture of the text line.