Sans Superellipse Igde 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gusto Black' by BA Graphics, 'PG Gothique' and 'PG Grotesque' by Paulo Goode, and 'Brown Pro' by Shinntype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, friendly, punchy, retro, playful, impact, approachability, geometric unity, display emphasis, rounded, compact, sturdy, soft-cornered, high-impact.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle geometry and softened corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with largely uniform terminals, producing dense counters and strong silhouette clarity at display sizes. Curves on letters like C, G, O, and S feel superelliptical rather than purely circular, while diagonals (A, K, V, W, X) keep a stable, blocky rhythm. Lowercase forms are sturdy and simplified, with single-storey a and g, short ascenders/descenders, and tight apertures that emphasize a solid, poster-like texture.
Best suited for short, high-impact copy such as headlines, posters, logos, packaging callouts, and bold signage where its dense shapes and rounded geometry read as deliberate and graphic. It can also work for UI labels or badges when set large enough to preserve counter clarity.
The overall tone is assertive yet approachable: confident, upbeat, and slightly nostalgic. Its rounded corners and compact proportions soften the weight, giving it a friendly, toy-like punch suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design intention reads as a maximally legible, high-impact display sans built from superelliptical forms, aiming for a strong footprint with a softened, friendly edge. It prioritizes bold rhythm and consistent geometry over delicate detail, making it effective for modern branding with a retro-leaning flavor.
Spacing appears built for headline impact, with tight internal spaces and small counters that can fill in at smaller sizes. Numerals are bold and geometric, matching the same rounded-rectangle logic for a cohesive, uniform voice across letters and figures.