Sans Superellipse Oldif 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'MaryTodd' by TipoType, 'Cervo Neue' by Typoforge Studio, 'Marble' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Probeta' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, friendly, playful, retro, handmade, approachable, approachability, retro charm, display impact, brand warmth, casual clarity, rounded, soft, chunky, compact, quirky.
A compact sans with softly squared, superellipse-like curves and a sturdy, even stroke. Terminals are consistently rounded, and many joins swell slightly, creating a gentle, slightly hand-shaped texture despite the overall geometric construction. Counters are on the small-to-medium side, with rounded-rectangle interior shapes that keep letters solid and dense. The lowercase shows simple, single-storey forms (notably a and g), while caps maintain a tall, condensed silhouette with minimal modulation and clean, closed shapes.
This font is well suited to display settings where a friendly, compact voice is needed: posters, headlines, product packaging, café or retail signage, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for short bursts of text such as pull quotes or labels where a bold, rounded texture adds personality without sacrificing legibility.
The tone is warm and informal, with a lightly quirky rhythm that feels welcoming rather than technical. Its rounded corners and slightly bouncy proportions give it a retro, human touch—more cheerful signage than corporate system type.
The design appears intended to blend geometric rounded-rectangle construction with a casual, approachable character, producing a condensed display sans that feels sturdy, readable, and personable. Its consistent soft corners and dense shapes suggest a focus on impact and charm in branding and headline typography.
Curved letters lean toward squarish bowls, and diagonals (like in V/W/X) are thick and sturdy, reinforcing the blocky, friendly feel. Numerals follow the same softened geometry, reading clearly at display sizes with a consistent, compact color.