Sans Superellipse Onnen 5 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Midsole' by Grype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, branding, headlines, signage, posters, tech, futuristic, clean, industrial, space-age, modernization, systematization, tech voice, distinctiveness, rounded corners, geometric, modular, square-rounded, high contrast shapes.
This typeface is built from squared forms softened by consistently rounded corners, giving most bowls and counters a rounded-rectangle feel. Strokes maintain an even thickness and terminate with flat, crisp ends, producing a precise, engineered texture. Curves are minimized in favor of broad arcs and straight segments, and many characters show open apertures and simplified joins for clarity. Numerals and capitals appear wide and stable, with compact, squared counters in letters like B, D, O, and P, reinforcing a modular, display-oriented geometry.
Best suited to short-to-medium text at larger sizes where its geometric, squared curves can be appreciated—such as headlines, product branding, tech packaging, and wayfinding. It also works well for interface labels and dashboards where a clean, structured voice is desired.
The overall tone is modern and technical, with a subtly sci‑fi flavor driven by its squared proportions and softened corners. It reads as confident and utilitarian rather than friendly, evoking interfaces, equipment labeling, and contemporary industrial design.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, system-like sans with a distinctive rounded-rect skeleton, balancing a futuristic aesthetic with practical legibility. Consistent corner rounding and uniform stroke logic suggest an emphasis on cohesive rhythm across letters and numerals for modern display and UI contexts.
Diagonal strokes (e.g., in A, K, V, W, X, Y) are kept sharp and straightforward, while curved letters such as S and G adopt a boxy, sculpted rhythm that matches the rounded-rectangle motif. The dotted i/j and compact punctuation maintain the same squared, minimal styling seen across the alphabet.