Sans Superellipse Malab 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logos, headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, playful, techy, chunky, retro, impact, brandability, futurism, approachability, rounded, soft corners, squared, geometric, monoline.
A heavy, geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle forms and soft superellipse curves. Strokes are monoline and terminals are consistently blunted, creating a smooth, padded silhouette. Counters tend to be squarish and compact, with generous corner radii throughout; round letters like O read as squarish ovals, while curved joins in letters such as S and C keep a controlled, blocky rhythm. The lowercase uses single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and a compact e with a small horizontal aperture, reinforcing a simplified, modular construction. Figures follow the same rounded-box logic, with sturdy shapes and rectangular inner counters where applicable.
Best suited to logos, wordmarks, headlines, posters, and packaging where bold, rounded geometry can carry the message at a glance. It can also work well for game titles, tech branding, and large UI/label moments where a friendly but assertive display voice is needed, especially when set with ample size and breathing room.
The overall tone feels friendly and toy-like while still reading as digital and engineered. Its inflated, rounded geometry evokes arcade and sci-fi UI lettering, balancing approachability with a bold, futuristic presence. The consistent soft corners keep the mood warm rather than aggressive, even at very heavy weights.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a cohesive rounded-rectangular system, prioritizing a distinctive silhouette and strong fill over fine detail. The simplified, modular letterforms suggest a focus on contemporary display use—creating a recognizable, futuristic voice that remains approachable through softened corners.
Spacing and sidebearings appear designed for tight, impactful setting, producing dense word shapes in text lines. The small apertures and compact counters increase the stamp-like solidity, which favors larger sizes and shorter text. Distinctive squared inner counters (notably in B, D, O, P, and 8) contribute to a strong, branded look.