Sans Superellipse Hanoy 5 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nicomedia' by Artegra; 'QB One' by BoxTube Labs; 'Olney' by Philatype; 'RBNo3.1' by René Bieder; 'Celdum' and 'Metral' by The Northern Block; and 'Alfaqix Algorithm', 'Alfaqix Ellipsoid', and 'Alfaqix Servo' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, logos, posters, ui display, techy, futuristic, industrial, sporty, retro, modernize, differentiate, signal tech, add robustness, systematize forms, rounded corners, squared forms, geometric, high contrast-free, compact bowls.
A geometric sans built from squared, superellipse-like outlines with generously rounded corners and largely uniform stroke weight. Curves tend to resolve into softened rectangles, giving counters a boxy, controlled feel (notably in O/0 and D/P-style bowls). Terminals are clean and blunt, and the overall texture is dense and even, with compact apertures and sturdy joins that hold up well at display sizes. The mix of squared curves and occasional angled strokes (as in K, V, W, X) adds snap without breaking the rounded-rectangle system.
Well-suited to headlines, branding systems, and logo wordmarks that benefit from a strong geometric signature. It also fits UI display roles such as dashboards, app headers, and product/tech marketing where a crisp, rounded-square aesthetic reinforces an engineered look.
The font reads modern and engineered, with a confident, equipment-like presence that suggests digital interfaces and industrial labeling. Its softened corners keep the tone approachable while still feeling technical and performance-oriented, lending a subtle retro-futurist flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, contemporary sans with a distinctive rounded-rectangle skeleton—combining robust legibility with a recognizable, systematized shape language for modern display typography.
Distinctive rounded-rectangle construction is especially visible in the numerals and in letters with large bowls, creating a consistent, modular rhythm across the set. The spacing and sturdy silhouettes favor clarity in short bursts, while the compact openings and heavy mass make it feel more suited to headlines than long-form text.