Sans Superellipse Jape 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, techy, sporty, assertive, playful, impact, modernity, strength, friendliness, geometry, rounded corners, blocky, compact counters, squared curves, soft-angled.
A heavy, block-like sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Curves resolve into squarish bowls and superelliptical counters (notably in O, D, P, and 0), giving the alphabet a sturdy, machined feel. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and terminals are generally flat, producing strong silhouettes and compact interior spaces. The overall rhythm is tight and dense, with short extenders and a compact lowercase that reads more like a display cut than a text face.
Best suited for display applications where impact and clarity at larger sizes matter most—headlines, posters, logos/wordmarks, packaging, and bold signage. Its dense shapes and compact counters also make it effective for short, high-contrast labels or UI moments that need a strong, industrial accent.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a contemporary, engineered character that leans sporty and tech-forward. Rounded corners keep it from feeling harsh, adding a slightly playful, arcade-like friendliness while maintaining an authoritative presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch using rounded-rect geometry, balancing a tough, industrial structure with softened corners for approachability. It prioritizes bold, iconic letterforms and consistent shape language over delicate detail.
Distinctive squarish counters and notched/angled joins in letters like K, R, and W add a dynamic, cut-in look. Numerals are similarly geometric and solid, designed to match the strong, rectangular vocabulary of the capitals.