Sans Superellipse Makus 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mercurial' by Grype and 'Celdum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, app ui, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, techy, approachability, impact, geometric clarity, brand distinctiveness, rounded, squarish, soft corners, geometric, compact.
This typeface is built from rounded-rectangle (superellipse) forms with heavily softened corners and consistently thick strokes. Curves feel squared-off rather than circular, producing boxy counters (notably in O and 0) and broad, flat terminals throughout. Proportions are generous and stable, with a compact internal rhythm created by large fills, short apertures, and minimal tapering; joins stay clean and uniform. The overall texture is solid and even, emphasizing shape clarity over fine detail.
Best suited to headlines, branding, and short display copy where the chunky, rounded geometry can carry personality at larger sizes. It can work well for packaging, signage, and product/UI titling that benefits from a friendly, robust presence. For dense paragraphs, its compact apertures and heavy texture may feel visually tight, so more spacious settings are likely to read better.
The rounded-square geometry gives the font an upbeat, approachable tone with a slightly retro, arcade-like flavor. Its dense silhouettes feel confident and friendly, while the crisp, geometric construction adds a subtle tech and product-design sensibility. The result reads as bold and energetic without becoming aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a highly legible, geometric display sans with a distinctive rounded-square skeleton. By prioritizing uniform stroke weight, soft corners, and boxy counters, it aims to feel modern and approachable while remaining strongly graphic for branding and impact.
Distinctive squarish bowls and counters create strong icon-like letterforms, especially in the numerals and rounded capitals. The lowercase maintains the same softened geometry, with compact openings and sturdy stems that keep word shapes blocky and highly graphic.