Sans Superellipse Tenov 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cleor' by Designova, 'DIN Mittel EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Fruitos' by Fenotype, and 'FF DIN Round' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, branding, stickers, playful, handmade, friendly, casual, retro, approachability, handcrafted texture, playful display, tactile print, chunky, rounded, soft, inky, organic.
A chunky, rounded sans with soft corners and visibly organic outlines. Strokes appear deliberately uneven, with subtle wobble and ink-like edge texture that keeps counters open while adding a stamped/hand-rendered feel. Round letters lean toward squarish, superellipse-like bowls, and terminals are blunt rather than tapered. Spacing is generally roomy and the overall color is dense and consistent, supporting clear shapes despite the roughened contours.
Well-suited to display sizes where its textured edges and rounded forms can read as intentional—posters, packaging, labels, playful branding, and short headlines. It can also work in short bursts of text (captions or callouts) when a friendly, handmade voice is desired, but it is most effective when given enough size and spacing to let the texture breathe.
The tone is warm and informal, balancing bold presence with a relaxed, handmade character. Its slightly imperfect edges and soft geometry suggest craft, playfulness, and approachability rather than precision or corporate neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable sans with a handcrafted, inked finish. Its superellipse-like rounds and blunt terminals prioritize simple, sturdy silhouettes, while the irregular edges add personality and a casual, tactile impression.
The rough contour treatment is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, giving a cohesive “printed” texture. Numerals and punctuation match the same rounded, chunky construction, maintaining a steady rhythm in running text.