Sans Superellipse Manik 13 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logo, titles, playful, friendly, retro, casual, chunky, friendly impact, soft geometry, playful display, retro modernity, clear silhouette, rounded, soft corners, bouncy, compact, hand-drawn.
A chunky, rounded sans with a consistent heavy stroke and softly squared (superellipse-like) counters and terminals. Forms lean gently forward, with broad proportions and ample internal space, giving letters a sturdy, inflated silhouette. Corners are heavily radiused and joins are smooth, producing an even, low-detail rhythm that stays legible at display sizes. Numerals follow the same rounded-rectangle logic, with simple, blocky construction and clear differentiation.
Best suited to short-form display typography such as headlines, posters, app or game UI titling, packaging, stickers, and brand marks that want a friendly, chunky presence. It can also work for brief callouts or signage where a soft, rounded-square aesthetic helps maintain clarity and warmth.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a toy-like, retro-tech feel created by the rounded-square geometry and confident weight. Its forward slant and softened corners add motion and friendliness, making it feel informal and energetic rather than corporate or austere.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable display voice by combining wide, rounded-square construction with a subtle forward slant. Its simplified geometry and consistent stroke suggest a focus on strong silhouette recognition and a playful, modern-retro character.
Spacing appears generous and the shapes prioritize uniform mass over sharp precision, which reinforces a cohesive, poster-ready texture. The superelliptical counters and squarish curves give it a distinctive “soft modular” personality that reads consistently across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.