Sans Superellipse Ibliy 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Brown Pro' by Shinntype, 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK, and 'Bulltoad' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, bold, friendly, confident, retro, playful, impact, approachability, branding, display clarity, geometric cohesion, rounded, soft corners, chunky, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, geometric sans with broadly rounded, superellipse-like curves and squared-off terminals. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with minimal modulation, creating a dense, blocky silhouette and strong color on the page. Counters are compact and often squarish, while apertures stay relatively closed, emphasizing solidity over openness. The lowercase is stout with a straightforward, single-storey “a” and a compact “g,” and the punctuation and figures follow the same rounded-rectangle construction for a cohesive, poster-like rhythm.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and large-format signage where its dense weight and rounded geometry can carry impact. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when a bold, friendly emphasis is needed, but its tight counters make it less ideal for long text at smaller sizes.
The font reads as confident and approachable, combining a sturdy, industrial heft with softened corners that keep it friendly. Its geometry and tight counters give it a slightly retro, signage-and-packaging tone, while the overall smoothness makes it feel modern enough for contemporary branding.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a softened, geometric voice—pairing strong, compact letterforms with rounded-rectangle shaping for a contemporary-retro display feel. It prioritizes punchy readability and consistent, cohesive shapes across letters and numerals for branding-forward typography.
Round dots and i/j tittles reinforce the soft, superelliptical motif, and the numerals are large and weighty with clear, simplified forms. The overall spacing and letterfit appear designed to hold together in large sizes, where the heavy shapes and rounded geometry become a defining visual feature.