Sans Superellipse Jely 12 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Meta Headline' by FontFont, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'ITC Chino' by ITC, 'Frutiger Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Diaria Sans Pro' by Mint Type, 'Dalle' by Stawix, 'Nuno' by Type.p, and 'Fuse V.2 Printed' and 'Gardenia' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, children’s media, playful, friendly, chunky, retro, cartoonish, high impact, warmth, playfulness, signage feel, display clarity, rounded, soft corners, blobby, bouncy, compact counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with superelliptical construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and even, with broad, boxy curves that read as rounded rectangles rather than perfect circles. Counters are relatively tight and openings are small, giving the shapes a compact, punchy texture at text sizes. Terminals are blunt and smooth, and the overall rhythm feels slightly bouncy due to subtly irregular curve transitions and the stout proportions of many letters and digits.
Best suited for large sizes where its dense shapes and rounded rectangles read clearly—headlines, posters, logo wordmarks, packaging, labels, and playful editorial callouts. It can also work for short bursts of UI or social graphics where a friendly, high-impact voice is needed, but the tight counters suggest avoiding long paragraphs at small sizes.
The font conveys a cheerful, approachable tone with a bold, toy-like presence. Its chunky silhouettes and soft geometry evoke retro signage and lighthearted display typography, prioritizing warmth and impact over formality.
Designed to deliver maximum visual weight with soft, rounded geometry, creating a friendly display voice that feels sturdy and fun. The consistent stroke thickness and compact interiors suggest an emphasis on bold legibility and graphic presence in attention-grabbing settings.
Uppercase forms feel blocky and stable, while the lowercase maintains the same mass and rounded logic for a cohesive color on the line. Curved letters (like C, S, and 3/5) show a characteristic squarish rounding, and the numerals share the same compact, heavy styling for consistent display use.