Sans Superellipse Otdef 5 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Havard' by Adam Fathony, 'Sicret' by Mans Greback, and 'Yoshida Sans' and 'Yoshida Soft' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, app ui, playful, retro, techy, friendly, chunky, high impact, friendly tech, retro display, geometric clarity, rounded, soft corners, squarish, geometric, compact.
A heavy, rounded sans with a distinctly squarish construction: curves resolve into soft-cornered rectangles and broad superellipse bowls. Strokes are largely uniform, with minimal contrast and strongly rounded terminals. Uppercase forms feel compact and sturdy, while lowercase letters use simplified, geometric structures (single-storey a and g) with wide apertures and clear counters. Numerals follow the same blocky, rounded logic, producing an even, emphatic texture across lines of text.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and brand marks where its bold, rounded geometry can be appreciated. It can also work for packaging, signage, and UI labels when a friendly, tech-leaning voice is desired, though its dense color suggests avoiding long passages of small body text.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a retro-futuristic, arcade-like energy. Its chunky geometry reads as confident and attention-grabbing, while the rounded corners keep it friendly rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft, geometric voice—combining sturdy, modular shapes with rounded corners for a contemporary-retro feel that remains highly legible in display contexts.
Spacing and proportions create a dense rhythm that holds together well at larger sizes, especially in short words and headings. Distinctive rounded-rect geometry is consistent across straight-sided letters (E, F, T) and bowls (O, P, R), giving the design a cohesive, constructed feel.