Sans Superellipse Tenul 13 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'Trade Gothic Next' and 'Trade Gothic Next Soft Rounded' by Linotype, 'Golden Record' by Mans Greback, and 'Trade Gothic Display' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, branding, playful, friendly, handmade, retro, casual, approachability, handmade texture, display impact, soft geometry, rounded, blobby, soft, chunky, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded sans with softly squared (superellipse-like) geometry and generous corner radii throughout. Strokes are thick and mostly monoline, with subtly uneven edges that create an organic, inked feel rather than a perfectly mechanical finish. Counters are compact but open enough to keep shapes readable, and terminals tend to be blunt and rounded. The overall rhythm is lively, with small variations in curve tension and width that add character while maintaining consistent weight and vertical stance.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and brand marks that benefit from a friendly, tactile voice. It can also work well for children’s or casual lifestyle communication where warmth and approachability are prioritized over strict neutrality.
The tone is warm and approachable, leaning playful and slightly retro. Its soft, chunky forms feel informal and human, suggesting a hand-stamped or brushy marker quality without becoming messy. The result is confident and bold, but more friendly than aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum boldness with softened geometry, combining rounded-rectangle construction with a lightly imperfect, handmade finish. It prioritizes personality and immediate visual presence, aiming for cheerful display typography that stays legible while feeling informal.
In text, the dense black color creates strong presence and quick impact, while the rounded joins help avoid harshness. The slightly irregular outlines add texture that reads well at display sizes and contributes to a handcrafted personality.