Sans Superellipse Udlum 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Danos' by Katatrad, 'Nusara' by Locomotype, 'PF Square Sans Pro' by Parachute, 'Core Sans M' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'Geon' and 'Geon Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, ui display, packaging, sporty, techy, friendly, dynamic, modern, approachability, modernity, motion, streamlined clarity, brand voice, rounded, soft-cornered, monoline, compact, wide-set.
A rounded, right-leaning sans with a smooth, monoline stroke and softly squared curves that read as superelliptic rather than purely geometric circles. Corners and terminals are consistently rounded, producing a streamlined silhouette with minimal sharp joins. Proportions feel compact and slightly wide-set, with sturdy verticals, open apertures, and simplified construction that keeps counters clear at display sizes. Numerals and capitals share the same softened, engineered rhythm, maintaining an even texture across lines of text.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where its rounded geometry and pronounced slant can carry personality—headlines, brand marks, product naming, and promotional graphics. It can also work for UI or interface display text where a friendly, modern tone is desired, provided sizes are generous enough to preserve the softened details.
The overall tone is energetic and contemporary, combining a friendly softness with a purposeful, engineered slant. Its rounded forms reduce severity, while the forward-leaning posture adds motion and a sporty, tech-adjacent character.
Designed to deliver a modern, approachable voice with a sense of speed and smoothness. The softened rectangular curves and consistent rounding suggest an intention to feel engineered yet friendly, balancing clarity with a distinctive, energetic stance.
The italic angle is strong enough to create momentum without turning into a script-like feel; letters remain clearly separated and largely upright in structure. Round characters keep a slightly squarish footprint, and the consistent rounding at joints helps maintain a cohesive, polished texture in longer settings.