Sans Superellipse Holin 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Norpeth' by The Northern Block and 'Obvia' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, sporty, friendly, modern, punchy, impact, approachability, modernity, clarity, rounded, blocky, compact, soft corners, sturdy.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly chamfered corners. Curves are smooth and continuous, with minimal stroke modulation and a generally monoline feel. Counters are relatively tight, and terminals are blunt, giving letters a dense, poster-ready footprint. Proportions lean wide and stable in the capitals, while lowercase forms stay simple and utilitarian, with short extenders and a pragmatic, no-frills rhythm.
Works best for large-scale applications where strong silhouettes matter: headlines, posters, product packaging, and bold brand wordmarks. Its compact counters and dense color can become heavy in long text, but it excels for short statements, labels, and signage where impact and legibility at a distance are priorities.
The overall tone is bold and straightforward, balancing friendliness from the rounded geometry with a tough, athletic presence from the dense weight and squared-off details. It reads as contemporary and energetic, suited to attention-grabbing typography that still feels approachable rather than sharp or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a clean, contemporary voice, using rounded-rectangle geometry to feel modern and friendly while remaining robust. It prioritizes uniformity and strong shapes for display use, aiming for clear, memorable letterforms in bold compositions.
Round characters (O, C, G, 0, 8, 9) show a clear superellipse influence—more squarish than circular—which reinforces the sturdy, engineered look. The shapes maintain strong consistency across letters and numerals, and the heavy weight emphasizes silhouette clarity at larger sizes.