Sans Superellipse Nyhe 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Panton Rust' by Fontfabric, 'Bega' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Danos' by Katatrad, 'Fact' by ParaType, and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: logotypes, posters, packaging, headlines, signage, friendly, chunky, playful, punchy, retro, impact, approachability, branding, display, simplicity, rounded, soft corners, blocky, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and soft, squared-off curves that feel built from rounded rectangles. Strokes are uniform and dense, with broad shoulders and blunted terminals throughout. Counters are small and often squared or superelliptical, giving letters like O, P, R, and e a tight, sturdy interior. The rhythm is bold and even, with simplified joins and a slightly condensed, poster-like texture in running text.
Best suited to headlines, branding, and logo work where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. It performs well on posters, packaging, labels, and signage, especially at medium to large sizes where the rounded corners and tight counters read crisply. For extended text, it’s more effective in brief callouts or emphatic UI labels than in long passages.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a chunky softness that reads as playful rather than aggressive. Its rounded-rectangle geometry suggests a retro display sensibility—confident, friendly, and a bit cartoonish—while staying clean and modern enough for branding.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, rounded geometry—pairing dense strokes and simplified shapes for strong presence and easy recognition. The consistent superelliptical construction suggests a deliberate focus on a cohesive, contemporary display look with retro undertones.
Lowercase forms lean toward single-storey constructions (notably a and g), reinforcing a casual, contemporary feel. Numerals are similarly blocky and rounded, designed to hold visual weight alongside uppercase. In paragraphs, the tight counters and heavy mass create a strong dark color, favoring short bursts over long reading.