Sans Superellipse Utren 5 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, tech, futuristic, industrial, arcade, mechanical, impact, modernity, sci-fi feel, systematic geometry, branding, boxy, squared, rounded, chunky, angular terminals.
A chunky geometric sans with a rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are heavy and largely uniform, creating dense, high-impact letterforms with minimal modulation. Many counters and bowls are squarish and compact, and several joins and terminals are cut on slight angles, producing a subtly notched, mechanical finish rather than fully smooth curves. Spacing and widths vary by glyph, with wide, low-set horizontal bars and a sturdy, block-like rhythm that stays clear at display sizes.
Best suited to display roles where its bold geometry can carry the design: headlines, posters, logotypes, product packaging, and short UI or wayfinding labels. It can work for brief blocks of text when set with generous size and spacing, but it is most effective when used sparingly for impact.
The overall tone feels futuristic and engineered, like interface lettering or sci‑fi labeling. Its rounded-square geometry reads friendly enough to be playful, but the sharp chops and compact counters add an industrial, game-like edge. The result suggests tech branding, retro arcade energy, and utilitarian signage aesthetics.
The design appears intended to translate rounded-square, superellipse-like forms into a sturdy, modern sans for high-visibility applications. By combining softened corners with angled cuts and compact counters, it aims to feel both approachable and technical, prioritizing distinct silhouettes and a cohesive geometric system.
In the sample text, the heavy weight and tight internal space make long passages feel dense, while the strong silhouettes keep words recognizable at larger sizes. Numerals and capitals share the same squared, rounded-corner logic, supporting a cohesive, system-like appearance across mixed content.