Sans Superellipse Ikmov 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ALS Ekibastuz' by Art. Lebedev Studio, 'Telder HT Pro' by Huerta Tipográfica, 'Danos' by Katatrad, 'PF Benchmark Pro' by Parachute, 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'Byker' and 'Juhl' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, friendly, punchy, retro, chunky, impact, approachability, display clarity, brand voice, retro flair, rounded, blocky, soft-cornered, compact, stout.
A heavy, rounded sans with squared-off curves and superellipse-like bowls that feel closer to rounded rectangles than true circles. Strokes are consistently thick with smooth joins and minimal modulation, creating dense, compact counters in letters like B, P, R, a, e, and g. The overall rhythm is wide and sturdy, with broad shoulders and flattened terminals that keep forms stable and poster-like. Numerals follow the same chunky geometry, with large, dark shapes and tight internal spaces that emphasize mass over delicacy.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short bursts of text where its dense weight and rounded-rectangular geometry can carry impact. It also fits branding and packaging that want a friendly, bold voice, as well as large-format signage where strong silhouettes improve visibility. For long-form reading, it will be more comfortable at larger sizes with slightly open tracking to offset tight counters.
The tone is bold and approachable, mixing a playful softness at the corners with a confident, attention-grabbing presence. Its rounded-rectangular forms give it a slightly retro, cartoon-adjacent feel while still reading as straightforward and modern. The overall impression is energetic and friendly rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft, approachable edge—pairing very heavy strokes with superellipse construction to create memorable, logo-like letterforms. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and a cohesive, rounded-rectangular system that stays consistent across the character set.
Spacing appears generous at display sizes, helping the dense letterforms avoid clogging, though the tight counters suggest careful size and tracking choices for smaller settings. Distinctive superellipse bowls and flattened curves create a cohesive, logo-ready texture across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.