Sans Superellipse Gudih 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura' by DSType, 'Siro' by Dharma Type, 'Altersan' and 'EB Corp' by Eko Bimantara, 'SST' by Monotype, 'Dalle' by Stawix, 'Kobern' by The Northern Block, and 'Nuno' by Type.p (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, friendly, modern, confident, playful, impact, approachability, modernity, clarity, simplicity, rounded, chunky, soft, compact, clean.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and smooth, blocky curves that often resolve into squarish (superellipse-like) counters. Strokes are uniform and sturdy, with minimal modulation and tightly controlled apertures that keep letterforms compact and dense. Terminals are mostly blunt and softly rounded, producing a clean, contemporary silhouette. The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a and g) and simple, geometric construction, while figures are large, stable, and highly prominent.
Best suited to headlines and short statements where maximum impact and clarity are needed, such as posters, branding wordmarks, packaging, and bold UI or wayfinding moments. It can work for brief supporting copy when size and spacing are generous, but its dense forms are primarily optimized for display use.
The overall tone is assertive and upbeat: it feels contemporary, approachable, and slightly playful due to the softened geometry and chunky mass. Its dense rhythm reads as confident and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or editorial.
This design appears intended to deliver a modern, friendly display voice built from rounded-rect geometry—combining strong presence with softened corners for approachability. The simplified lowercase and prominent numerals suggest a focus on straightforward, high-impact communication across branding and promotional contexts.
Large counters and rounded rectangular bowls give the type a distinctly geometric texture, especially in O/C/D/Q and the numerals. The weight and width create strong word shapes at display sizes, while the tight apertures and heavy joins can visually fill in at smaller sizes.