Sans Superellipse Halab 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cybersport' by Anton Kokoshka, 'Bronkoh' by Brink, 'Mercurial' and 'Midsole' by Grype, 'Nusara' by Locomotype, 'Dalle' by Stawix, and 'Ranelte' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, techy, assertive, clean, modern, industrial, impact, modernity, clarity, systematic design, squared-round, compact, blocky, monoline, geometric.
This typeface is a heavy, geometric sans with monoline construction and corners softened into squared-round (superelliptical) curves. Round letters like O, C, and G read as rounded rectangles, while counters are similarly squared, producing a compact, engineered feel. Terminals are mostly flat and blunt, with minimal modulation and crisp joins; diagonals (A, V, W, X) are sturdy and slightly condensed in feel compared to the broad, boxy rounds. Lowercase forms are straightforward and functional, with simple bowls and a single-storey a, plus a compact, utilitarian rhythm that stays consistent across the set.
Best suited to display sizes where its strong color and squared-round geometry can read clearly and set a modern tone—headlines, posters, product branding, packaging, and wayfinding/signage. It can also work for UI labels or short bursts of text where a bold, tech-forward voice is desired.
Overall tone is contemporary and purposeful, evoking technology, machinery, and signage. The squared curves and dense color create a confident, no-nonsense voice that feels designed for impact and clarity rather than softness or elegance.
The design appears intended to deliver a geometric, superellipse-driven sans that maximizes visual strength and consistency. By standardizing curves into rounded-rectangle forms and keeping stroke behavior uniform, it aims for a robust, contemporary look that holds up well in high-impact applications.
Figures follow the same squared-round logic, with 0 and 8 built from rounded-rect counters and a particularly solid, block-like presence. The Q has a short, integrated tail and the J and t keep their gestures restrained, reinforcing the font’s engineered, modular character.