Sans Superellipse Lodag 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bond 4F' by 4th february, 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Rice' by Font Kitchen, and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, packaging, headlines, ui labels, posters, friendly, modern, pragmatic, playful, space saving, friendly modernity, clarity, geometric consistency, rounded, compact, soft, geometric, monoline.
A compact sans with a strongly rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction and consistently softened terminals. Strokes are monoline and sturdy, with generous corner radii that keep counters open even as the design stays tight and space-efficient. Curved letters like C, O, and S read as squarish ovals, while verticals remain straight and stable; diagonals in A, V, W, X, and Y are clean and minimally tapered. The lowercase shows single-storey forms where applicable and a simple, utilitarian rhythm, paired with straightforward numerals that share the same rounded, blocky geometry.
Works well where a compact, space-saving sans is needed without sacrificing clarity—such as branding systems, packaging, headlines, and short blocks of display text. The rounded geometry also suits UI labels, app or dashboard typography, and signage that benefits from a friendly, modern tone.
The overall tone is approachable and contemporary, with a subtle toy-like friendliness coming from the rounded corners and compact proportions. It feels practical and legible, but with enough character to read as warm rather than strictly technical.
Likely intended to provide a modern, compact grotesk alternative with rounded-superellipse personality: efficient in width, consistent in texture, and visually welcoming. The goal appears to be straightforward readability paired with a distinctive soft-edged silhouette for contemporary design contexts.
The design maintains a consistent curvature language across caps, lowercase, and figures, creating a cohesive texture in paragraphs and UI-like strings. Letterforms tend to avoid sharp joins, favoring softened connections and sturdy stems that keep the color even in longer text.