Sans Superellipse Dave 5 is a light, very wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is built from rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) constructions with softly radiused corners and consistently even stroke thickness. Letterforms feel expanded horizontally, with generous internal space and open counters, producing a clean, airy rhythm in text. Terminals are predominantly rounded and squared-off rather than tapered, and curves transition into straights with a smooth, controlled geometry. The overall texture is crisp and schematic, with simplified joins and a slightly modular feel across the alphabet and numerals.
It is well suited to interface labels, dashboards, and product surfaces where a clean, engineered look is desired. The wide proportions and rounded geometry also make it effective for tech branding, editorial headlines, posters, and contemporary packaging where a futuristic, minimal voice can carry the design.
The font projects a contemporary, futuristic tone that reads as tech-forward and engineered. Its softened corners keep the voice approachable while the geometric construction maintains a precise, modern sensibility. The wide stance and clean linework evoke interfaces, instrumentation, and sci‑fi branding.
The design appears intended to merge strict geometric construction with friendly rounded corners, creating a forward-looking sans that feels both precise and approachable. Its expanded width and simplified forms suggest an emphasis on strong silhouettes for display and on-screen contexts while retaining enough consistency for short text passages.
In the sample text, the extended proportions create a distinctive horizontal flow and a consistent, low-contrast color on the page. The design prioritizes clarity of silhouette over traditional humanist detailing, giving it a strong display character even at paragraph settings.