Sans Superellipse Hibuk 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Mark' and 'FF Mark Paneuropean' by FontFont, 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, and 'Avenir Next' and 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, bold, playful, modern, impact, approachability, modernity, clarity, display, rounded, compact, soft corners, high impact, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and smoothly softened corners throughout. Curves are built from superellipse-like geometry, giving bowls and counters a squarish-round feel rather than circular. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, terminals are blunt, and joins stay clean and sturdy. The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a and g), with rounded shoulders and short, weighty arms; numerals are similarly blocky and even, designed for strong presence at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, branding, packaging, and signage where a compact, high-impact look is needed. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when clarity and friendliness are important, especially at larger sizes where its rounded geometry and sturdy rhythm are most legible.
The overall tone is assertive and contemporary while staying approachable thanks to the rounded construction. It reads as energetic and slightly playful, with a poster-like punch that feels friendly rather than aggressive. The consistent, chunky rhythm suggests a confident, uncomplicated voice.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a softened, modern personality—combining poster-grade weight with rounded, superellipse-driven forms for a distinctive, contemporary voice.
Wide apertures and simplified shapes help keep forms open despite the heavy weight, while the squared-round counters create a distinctive, techy softness. Spacing and sidebearings appear tuned for large-scale setting, where the dense strokes and compact shapes produce a bold, cohesive texture.