Sans Superellipse Honas 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Expanded Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry and 'JP Alva Expanded' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, modern, friendly, punchy, sporty, impact, clarity, approachability, modernity, chunky, compact, blocky, rounded, geometric.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded-rectangle construction and broadly squared curves. Strokes are uniform and dense, with large counters that stay open despite the weight, and terminals that end in clean, blunt cuts. Corners are consistently softened, giving curved letters like C, G, O, and S a superelliptical feel, while straight-sided forms (E, F, H, N) read crisp and sturdy. The lowercase is built on simple, sturdy shapes with minimal modulation, and figures follow the same compact, blocky rhythm for strong consistency in headings.
Best suited to headlines and display settings where weight and presence matter—posters, brand marks, packaging, UI banners, and short, high-contrast messaging. Its sturdy, rounded geometry also works well for signage and labels that need to read quickly from a distance.
The overall tone is bold and assured, with a friendly softness from the rounded geometry. It feels contemporary and energetic, leaning toward a utilitarian, high-impact voice that reads as approachable rather than severe.
The font appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a clean, contemporary sans structure, using rounded-rectangle curves to balance strength with approachability. The consistent, no-nonsense drawing suggests a focus on clarity and visual punch in display applications.
The design favors broad proportions and strong internal spacing, which helps maintain legibility at large sizes while keeping a tight, punchy texture in lines of text. Round letters appear slightly squared-off, reinforcing a sporty, engineered aesthetic.