Sans Superellipse Hodas 5 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, assertive, industrial, sporty, retro, impact, space saving, display, blocky, condensed, rounded corners, compact, high impact.
A compact, heavy sans with squared, superelliptical curves and softly rounded corners that keep the silhouettes sturdy rather than sharp. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense counters and strong vertical rhythm. Curved letters like C, G, O, and Q read as rounded rectangles, while diagonals in A, K, V, W, and X are steep and tightly spaced, reinforcing a condensed, space-efficient texture. Terminals are blunt and clean, and the lowercase maintains a straightforward, utilitarian construction with simple joins and short extenders.
This font performs best in headlines, short statements, and display settings where a dense, confident voice is needed—such as posters, sports or streetwear branding, packaging callouts, and wayfinding or label-style signage. It can also work for subheads or UI emphasis where space is limited and strong differentiation is desired.
The overall tone is forceful and practical, with a no-nonsense presence suited to bold statements. Its compact geometry and rounded-rectangle curves evoke industrial labeling and athletic branding, while the softened corners add a friendly restraint that keeps it from feeling aggressive or sharp.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a tight horizontal footprint, using rounded-rectangle forms to stay bold and cohesive while maintaining a contemporary, engineered feel. It emphasizes clarity at large sizes and a consistent, sturdy rhythm across mixed-case and numerals.
At text sizes it forms a dark, uniform color, making it best when generous tracking or larger sizes are available. The numerals and capitals feel especially poster-forward, with broad forms and compact counters that prioritize impact over airiness.