Sans Superellipse Manud 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hudson NY Pro' by Arkitype, 'Molde' by Letritas, 'Navine' by OneSevenPointFive, '946 Latin' by Roman Type, 'DINosaur' by Type-Ø-Tones, and 'Quan Pro' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, app ui, sporty, retro, playful, chunky, friendly, impact, friendliness, momentum, display clarity, brand voice, rounded, soft corners, oblique, compact, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded sans with an oblique slant and softly squared curves that feel superelliptical rather than purely circular. Strokes are thick and even, with rounded terminals and generous corner radii that create a smooth, cushiony silhouette. Counters are small and often rectangular/rounded-rect in character (notably in B, P, R, 8, 9), giving the design a dense, punchy texture. The rhythm is compact with sturdy joins and simplified constructions, producing a consistent, high-impact word shape in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to display settings where bold, characterful letterforms need to hold attention—such as posters, sports or team-oriented branding, packaging, titles, and promotional graphics. It can also work for large UI labels or buttons where a friendly, high-contrast-in-size (not stroke) silhouette improves quick recognition, but it is less ideal for long body text due to its dense counters and heavy color.
The overall tone is energetic and approachable, combining a sporty, vintage display attitude with a playful softness. Its slanted posture and chunky massing read as confident and action-oriented, while the rounded forms keep it friendly and informal.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact sans with softened geometry—prioritizing strong presence, quick readability at large sizes, and a lively, forward-leaning momentum without relying on sharp corners or delicate details.
Uppercase forms feel blocky and stable, while the lowercase introduces more bounce and personality through simplified bowls and compact apertures. Numerals match the same padded, rounded-rectangle logic, maintaining strong consistency for headlines and short callouts.