Sans Superellipse Hunew 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Mr Black' by Hipopotam Studio, 'Handmade Gothic JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Hornsea FC' by Studio Fat Cat, 'Raskolnikov' by Umka Type, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, bold, assertive, industrial, retro, utilitarian, impact, space-saving, clarity, branding, blocky, compact, squared, rounded corners.
A dense, heavy sans with compact letterforms and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into squarish bowls and terminals, producing a sturdy, machined look with minimal modulation. Counters are relatively tight, apertures tend to be restrained, and the overall rhythm is blocky and even, giving words a strong, poster-like silhouette.
Works best for headlines, posters, packaging, sports or event graphics, badges, and short UI labels where a strong voice is desired. It also suits logos and wordmarks that benefit from compact width and a sturdy, engineered feel. For longer reading, it will typically perform better in short bursts—titles, callouts, and signage—rather than continuous text.
This typeface feels assertive and industrial, with a punchy, no-nonsense tone. Its compact proportions and heavy presence read as confident and slightly retro, suited to messages that need to land fast and loud.
The design appears intended to maximize impact in limited horizontal space while keeping forms simple and highly consistent. Rounded-rectangular geometry and sturdy strokes suggest a goal of producing a durable, reproducible look that stays clear at large sizes and in high-contrast applications.
The numerals and capitals share the same squared-rounded construction, keeping mixed alphanumeric settings cohesive. The lowercase maintains compact bodies and tight internal space, reinforcing the font’s dense color and high visual weight on the page.