Sans Superellipse Maluz 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Laqonic 4F' by 4th february, 'Albireo Soft' by Cory Maylett Design, 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'Explorer' by Fenotype, 'MC Laozheng' by Maulana Creative, and 'Goudar HL' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logotypes, stickers, playful, retro, chunky, friendly, poster, impact, friendliness, retro feel, compactness, signage, rounded, soft, compact, bubbly, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened terminals throughout. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, and counters are tight and oval, giving letters a dense, weighty texture. Curves and joins are generously rounded, producing a smooth, pill-like silhouette across both uppercase and lowercase. The overall rhythm is condensed and vertical, with simple, sturdy letterforms and clear, blocky numerals.
Best suited to display typography where bold, rounded shapes can carry the message—headlines, posters, packaging, and playful brand marks. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when you want a soft, friendly voice, but its dense weight and tight counters favor larger sizes over long text.
The font projects a warm, approachable tone with a distinctly retro display flavor. Its inflated, rounded shapes feel fun and informal, leaning toward cartoonish friendliness rather than technical neutrality. The dense black presence makes it attention-grabbing and energetic in short bursts.
Designed to maximize impact with a compact footprint while keeping an approachable, rounded personality. The consistent, softened geometry suggests an intention to feel modern yet nostalgic, prioritizing bold legibility and a smooth, friendly silhouette for attention-led applications.
Spacing appears deliberately compact, which amplifies the dark color and creates strong word-shapes in headlines. Some forms (like the single-storey lowercase a and the simple, rounded digit construction) reinforce a simplified, signage-like clarity that reads best at larger sizes.