Sans Superellipse Jary 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry; 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski; 'Blunt' by Miller Type Foundry; 'Amfibia', 'Karibu', and 'Movida' by ROHH; and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, industrial, athletic, retro, assertive, utility, maximum impact, signage voice, brand boldness, compact density, blocky, rounded corners, condensed feel, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, block-constructed sans with softened, rounded-rectangle contours and broadly squared bowls. Strokes are uniform and dense, with tight internal counters and short apertures that keep the silhouette compact. Curves resolve into superelliptical corners rather than true circles, giving letters like C, O, and G a squarish roundness. Joins are mostly crisp and orthogonal, while diagonal letters (K, V, W, X, Y) read as chunky wedges with flattened terminals. Numerals follow the same solid, rounded-square logic, with sturdy, closed forms and minimal delicacy.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where strong silhouette and instant legibility at larger sizes matter most. It works well for sports identities, event graphics, packaging, and logo wordmarks that benefit from a compact, punchy texture. For longer text, it is likely most comfortable at moderate-to-large sizes with generous line spacing.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, leaning toward athletic and industrial cues. Its rounded corners keep it approachable, but the dense massing and compact counters make it feel forceful and attention-grabbing. The result reads as retro-utility—confident, loud, and built for impact.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through dense strokes and squared-round geometry, echoing signage and athletic display lettering. The softened corners and consistent construction suggest a goal of combining toughness with a friendly, modern finish.
Spacing appears relatively tight, and the thick strokes reduce interior whitespace, which boosts presence but can make small-size reading feel crowded. The uppercase has a poster-like authority, while the lowercase retains the same blocky structure, producing a consistent, uniform texture in paragraphs.