Sans Superellipse Miso 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Meguro Sans' by GT&CANARY; 'Puck' by Type.p; and 'Crepes', 'Geon', and 'Geon Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, kids media, playful, friendly, chunky, retro, cartoonish, bold impact, friendly tone, retro flavor, display clarity, brand character, rounded, soft corners, blocky, bubble-like, compact counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with a superellipse construction: strokes and bowls feel built from rounded rectangles, with softened corners and smooth, uniform weight. Curves are broad and open, while joins stay clean and sturdy, giving letters a compact, blocky silhouette. Counters tend to be small relative to the overall mass, and terminals are blunt and consistently rounded. The lowercase reads clearly with simple, geometric forms (single-storey shapes where expected), and the numerals share the same soft, monoline robustness for a cohesive texture in text.
Best suited to headlines, logos, and short-display copy where its chunky superellipse forms can read as a distinctive visual voice. It works well for packaging, playful branding, event posters, and youth or entertainment contexts, and can be effective for UI labels or signage when set large with generous spacing.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, combining toy-like softness with bold, poster-ready confidence. Its rounded geometry evokes a retro-pop and slightly cartoon sensibility, making copy feel friendly, informal, and energetic rather than technical or austere.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft, inviting edge—pairing bold, rounded geometry with straightforward sans construction for easy recognition at a glance. It prioritizes personality and immediacy in display settings while maintaining consistent, unified shapes across letters and numerals.
In paragraphs it creates a dark, even typographic color with strong presence; the rounded corners prevent the weight from feeling harsh. The wide, padded shapes and tight internal spaces make it most comfortable at larger sizes where counters and apertures remain clearly readable.