Sans Superellipse Irsy 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A heavy, compact sans with squared-off, superellipse-like curves and consistently rounded corners. Strokes are uniform and massy, with broad horizontal proportions and tight internal counters that stay open via squared apertures and notches. Letterforms lean on straight verticals and flat terminals, while curves resolve into rounded rectangles rather than true circles, producing a sturdy, engineered rhythm. Numerals and capitals are especially block-forward, with simplified geometry and minimal modulation that keeps the texture dense and even in display sizes.
Best suited to bold display settings such as posters, sports and team identities, attention-grabbing packaging, and large-format signage where its dense color and blocky silhouettes stay readable. It also works well for short logotypes and headers that benefit from a sturdy, industrial presence.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, combining a sporty, poster-ready impact with a slightly retro, arcade/industrial feel. Its chunky geometry and rounded-square forms read as confident and tough, more functional than expressive, and designed to grab attention quickly.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a rounded-rectangular, engineered construction—favoring strong silhouettes, tight counters, and consistent stroke weight for high visibility in headlines and branding. Its geometry suggests a deliberate balance between hard-edged strength and softened corners for approachability without losing authority.
Several glyphs use small cut-ins and squared counters (notably in forms like S, G, and 2/3), which adds a mechanical bite and helps differentiate shapes at large sizes. The lowercase follows the same blocky construction, keeping joins and curves consistent with the capitals for a cohesive, modular look.