Sans Superellipse Hogol 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Serifa' by Bitstream, 'Norvin' by Letterhend, 'Lektorat' by TypeTogether, and 'Alterous Display' and 'Alterous Text' by ZetDesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logotypes, playful, retro, punchy, friendly, chunky, attention grabbing, retro flavor, friendly impact, signage feel, soft corners, bulbous, bouncy, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, compact display face built from rounded-rectangle proportions and smoothly inflated curves. Strokes are thick and consistent with gentle tapering and subtly pinched joins that create a springy rhythm. Counters are relatively small and rounded, with terminals that feel softly squared rather than sharp. The overall texture is dense and high-impact, with lively, slightly irregular contours that keep the shapes from feeling purely geometric.
Best suited for short-form text where impact matters—headlines, poster titles, product packaging, and bold brand marks. It holds up well at larger sizes where the rounded details and tight counters can be appreciated, and it can add personality to display copy in advertising or editorial pull quotes.
The tone is upbeat and nostalgic, evoking mid-century poster lettering and cheerful storefront signage. Its chunky forms and soft corners read as approachable and humorous, with an energetic bounce that suits attention-grabbing headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visibility with a friendly, retro-leaning character. It prioritizes bold presence and a cohesive rounded-rectangle geometry to create a distinctive, memorable voice for display typography.
Uppercase letters lean toward wide, sculpted silhouettes with distinctive internal shaping, while the lowercase maintains the same inflated construction for a cohesive voice. Numerals are bold and blocky with rounded interiors, matching the letterforms’ compact, poster-ready presence.