Sans Superellipse Horij 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mercurial' by Grype, 'Sans Beam' by Stawix, 'Obvia Wide' by Typefolio, 'Crepes' by cretype, and 'JP Alva Expanded' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, ui labels, signage, posters, branding, techy, friendly, modern, utilitarian, game ui, legibility, modernization, ui clarity, geometric branding, rounded corners, square-round, compact, sturdy, geometric.
A heavy, geometric sans with superellipse construction: rounded-rectangle curves, broad bowls, and consistently softened corners. Strokes are monolinear with minimal contrast, giving a dense, even color in text. Proportions lean compact with generous internal counters (notably in O, 8, and e), and terminals tend to end in straight cuts rather than flares. The lowercase mixes simple, engineered forms (single-storey a, straightforward r) with wide, open shapes, while figures are similarly squared-round and highly uniform, aiding fast recognition.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium text in user interfaces, app labels, dashboards, packaging, and signage where strong presence and quick character recognition matter. It also works well for posters and brand marks needing a modern, softened-tech aesthetic.
The overall tone is contemporary and pragmatic with a friendly edge. Its rounded geometry feels approachable, while the squared structure reads technical and system-like, suggesting interfaces, devices, and modern branding rather than editorial warmth.
The font appears designed to combine the efficiency of a squared geometric sans with the friendliness of rounded corners, prioritizing legibility, uniformity, and a contemporary visual signature across letters and numerals.
The design emphasizes clarity through large apertures (c, e, s) and stable, flat horizontals, producing a clean rhythm at display sizes. The superelliptical roundness is especially apparent in C/G/O/Q and the numeral set, which keeps a consistent, modular feel across glyphs.