Sans Superellipse Abgev 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, retro, playful, approachable, punchy, display impact, brand voice, retro flavor, friendly geometry, compact efficiency, rounded, soft, compact, chunky, quirky.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly flattened curves. Strokes are thick and even with minimal modulation, and terminals tend to end in smooth, blunt shapes rather than sharp cuts. Counters are relatively small for the weight, giving letters a dense, sturdy color, while curves stay controlled and slightly squared, especially in bowls and rounded capitals. The overall rhythm is tight and energetic, with distinctive, simplified forms that keep legibility while leaning into a stylized, geometric feel.
Best suited for headlines, logos, packaging, and short bursts of text where a friendly, bold presence is desired. It can also work for signage and apparel-style graphics, especially when you want a compact, geometric voice with a retro tilt. For longer reading, its dense texture suggests using generous size and spacing.
The font reads warm and informal, with a slightly vintage, sign-painter friendliness. Its rounded, chunky shapes feel approachable and upbeat, leaning playful rather than corporate or austere. The compact proportions and strong blackness add confidence and a poster-like punch without turning aggressive.
The design appears intended to merge geometric simplicity with a softened, human tone—using rounded-rectangle forms to create a memorable, display-forward personality. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and consistent weight for impact, while keeping shapes open enough to remain readable in common headline settings.
Round letters (like O/C/G) show a superelliptical squareness, and several joins and corners are intentionally softened, creating a cohesive ‘molded’ look. The numerals follow the same heavy, rounded logic and feel designed for display, maintaining clear silhouettes at a glance.