Sans Superellipse Nepi 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arlon' by Marc Lohner and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, kids media, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, toylike, impact, approachability, simplicity, display, soft corners, rounded, bulky, bouncy, compact spacing.
A heavy, blocky sans with rounded-rectangle construction and strongly softened corners. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, producing solid silhouettes and large counters where they exist. Curves tend toward superellipse-like geometry rather than true circles, and joins are clean and simplified, giving a sturdy, graphic feel. Proportions are broad and squat, with short extenders and a generally compact, massed rhythm that reads as dense and punchy in text.
Best suited for display applications such as posters, headlines, logos, packaging, and bold UI or in-app titles where a friendly, high-impact voice is needed. It can work for short bursts of copy, but its dense weight and broad proportions are most effective when used sparingly and with generous spacing.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a cartoonish sturdiness that feels fun rather than formal. Its inflated shapes and soft geometry evoke a retro display sensibility—confident, friendly, and a bit goofy in the best way—well suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through simplified, rounded forms and a sturdy, geometric construction. The emphasis is on warmth and approachability without ornament, using superellipse-based shapes to create a distinctive, modern-retro display character.
The font’s wide set and thick terminals create strong word shapes and high visual presence, especially at larger sizes. The rounded interior corners and simplified forms keep it legible while maintaining a distinctly chunky personality, and the numerals match the same soft, robust construction.