Sans Superellipse Moluh 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Core Sans D' and 'Core Sans DS' by S-Core, 'Vinyl' by T-26, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, punchy, energetic, retro, friendly, impact, motion, compactness, approachability, modernized retro, rounded, oblique, compact, soft corners, sturdy.
A compact, heavy oblique sans with softly rounded terminals and squared-off curves that read as superellipse-like rather than purely circular. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, giving the letters a dense, sturdy texture. Counters are relatively tight and openings are modest, while diagonals and joins are smoothed to avoid sharp points. The overall rhythm is forward-leaning and slightly condensed, with simple, blocky numeral forms and clear, engineered shapes in capitals.
Best suited to headlines, short display lines, and brand marks where a compact, energetic oblique helps create momentum. It works well for sports and active-lifestyle graphics, packaging callouts, and promotional typography that needs to look bold and friendly on signs, labels, and digital banners.
The tone is energetic and athletic, with a confident, poster-ready presence. Rounded corners keep it approachable, while the strong slant adds motion and urgency. It carries a subtle retro-industrial flavor suited to bold, attention-seeking messaging rather than quiet text setting.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, space-efficient display voice with built-in motion from its oblique stance. By combining heavy strokes with rounded-square geometry, it aims for high impact while staying approachable and clean.
Uppercase forms feel particularly stable and geometric, with rounded-rectangle bowls and softened corners that maintain a consistent silhouette across the alphabet. Lowercase shapes follow the same logic, producing a cohesive, compact word image; the italic angle is pronounced enough to read as distinctly oblique even at larger sizes.