Sans Superellipse Dogen 5 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, signage, packaging, posters, branding, techy, retro, friendly, geometric, utilitarian, geometric consistency, screen clarity, retro-tech tone, friendly modernity, rounded corners, monoline, soft terminals, boxy, compact.
A monoline sans built from rounded-rectangle and superellipse geometry, with consistently softened corners and gently squared curves. Strokes maintain an even weight and simple construction, producing open counters and clear interior space in letters like O, D, and P. The forms feel compact and modular, with straight-sided bowls and flattened curves that create a tidy, grid-friendly rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals follow the same rounded-square logic, staying sturdy and legible with minimal detailing.
Well-suited to interface text, controls, and labeling where a geometric, rounded-square aesthetic is desired. It also works effectively for short headlines, posters, and packaging that benefit from a retro-tech flavor and strong silhouette, while remaining readable in continuous sample text.
The overall tone is clean and approachable, combining a technical, device-like precision with softened edges that keep it from feeling harsh. Its rounded-square DNA suggests retro-futuristic interfaces and industrial labeling, while the smooth corners add a friendly, contemporary ease.
The design appears intended to deliver a highly consistent rounded-rect geometry across the alphabet, balancing mechanical clarity with softened corners for a more inviting presence. Its emphasis on simple, modular shapes suggests a focus on modern screen-forward applications and identity work that wants a subtle retro-futuristic cue without overt stylization.
Distinctive squared-round shapes in C/G/S and the rounded-rectangular O/Q give the design a consistent “soft box” silhouette. The lowercase includes simple single-storey forms (notably a and g), reinforcing an informal, modern feel while keeping the letterforms straightforward.