Sans Superellipse Hokol 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core and 'Geon', 'Geon Soft', 'Jiho', and 'Jiho Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, chunky, retro, playful, sturdy, impact, approachability, retro flavor, geometric clarity, display emphasis, rounded, soft-cornered, compact, blunt, high-impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with blocky, soft-cornered forms and a distinctly geometric build. Curves read like rounded rectangles, with broad bowls, generous counters, and minimal stroke modulation. Terminals are blunt and consistent, and joins are smooth and sturdy, giving letters a carved, monolithic feel. The lowercase is simple and compact with single-story a and g, a short-shouldered r, and broad, open apertures; the numerals match the same chunky, rounded construction.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, packaging, and bold brand marks where its chunky geometry can carry the layout. It also works well for short UI labels, stickers, and signage that need quick recognition and a friendly, robust voice.
The overall tone is bold and approachable—playful without being informal, and confident without feeling aggressive. Its inflated, soft geometry evokes mid-century and arcade-era display lettering, projecting a warm, retro-graphic character that reads best when allowed to be big and loud.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft, geometric personality—combining sturdy, rounded construction with clean sans simplicity. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and consistent, inflated forms to remain legible and distinctive in large-scale, attention-grabbing settings.
Wide proportions and thick strokes create a strong horizontal presence; round letters like O and Q appear especially massive and stable. The design keeps a consistent rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, favoring simple silhouettes over delicate detail—useful for clear, punchy word shapes at display sizes.