Sans Superellipse Upwi 5 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bunken Tech Sans Wide' by Buntype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, gaming ui, techno, industrial, sporty, retro-futurist, commanding, impact, tech flavor, brand presence, display clarity, modular geometry, rounded corners, square curves, chunky, compact, geometric.
A heavy, geometric sans built from squared-off curves and rounded-rectangle forms. Strokes are thick and consistent, with tight, boxy counters and a strong horizontal emphasis. Terminals tend to be blunt and squared, while corners are softened into superelliptical rounds that keep the shapes smooth rather than sharp. The overall rhythm is compact and block-like, with broad uppercase silhouettes, sturdy numerals, and simplified lowercase forms that echo the same modular geometry.
Best suited to display roles such as headlines, posters, packaging titles, and logo/wordmark work where a dense, blocky presence is desired. It also fits interface labels, esports or automotive-style branding, and any application aiming for a technical, performance-driven aesthetic.
The font reads as assertive and engineered, with a retro-futurist, arcade-and-hardware feel. Its rounded-square construction suggests technology, machinery, and performance branding, projecting strength and immediacy rather than delicacy or warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through a compact, rounded-square geometry that stays clean and legible while feeling distinctly mechanical. Its consistent construction and simplified details suggest a focus on strong brand presence and high-contrast display settings rather than continuous reading.
Large, dark interior mass and small apertures make the design most distinctive at headline sizes, where the rounded-rectangle counters and squared curves remain clear. In longer text, the dense color and tight interior space can reduce airiness, emphasizing a bold, poster-like tone.