Sans Superellipse Nyhi 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Panton Rust' by Fontfabric and 'Frygia' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, punchy, retro, playful, sturdy, display impact, friendly branding, retro appeal, geometric unity, signage clarity, rounded, chunky, soft corners, compact, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with a superelliptical construction: bowls, counters, and outer curves resolve into rounded-rectangle shapes rather than true circles. Strokes are thick and even, with softened corners and generally square-ended terminals, producing a compact, blocky silhouette. Proportions feel slightly condensed in places, with broad verticals and tight internal counters that stay open through generous rounding. The lowercase is simple and sturdy, with single-storey forms where applicable and short, thick joins that emphasize solidity over delicacy. Numerals share the same squarish-round geometry, reading clearly and consistently at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short, emphatic messaging where the thick strokes and rounded-rect geometry can read as a graphic shape. It also fits branding and packaging that want a friendly-but-sturdy voice, plus signage and labels where strong silhouettes help quick recognition. For longer text, it will likely benefit from larger sizes and slightly increased spacing.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, balancing industrial sturdiness with a soft, friendly edge. Its rounded-rect forms and dense rhythm evoke a retro, sign-paint and packaging sensibility, while staying clean and contemporary enough for modern branding. The texture is assertive and attention-grabbing without feeling aggressive.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft, approachable character by combining very heavy strokes with systematically rounded-rectangle curves. The consistent superellipse logic suggests a focus on geometric unity and strong silhouette recognition for display and identity work.
The superelliptical motif is carried very consistently across straight-to-curve transitions and interior corners, giving the font a cohesive, designed-system feel. Large, dark letterforms create strong poster contrast, while the tight counters suggest it will be most comfortable at larger sizes or with generous tracking in dense settings.