Sans Superellipse Nohy 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, industrial, retro tech, arcade, futuristic, sturdy, impact, tech vibe, modular system, brand presence, signage, octagonal, chamfered, blocky, geometric, compact.
A heavy, geometric sans built from squared forms with prominent chamfered corners and rounded-rectangle counters. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, creating a solid, monolithic silhouette and tight internal spaces. Curves are largely implied through soft-cornered polygons rather than true circles, and joins favor blunt terminals and clipped diagonals. Spacing appears assertive and compact in text, with a uniform rhythm driven by repeated angles and squared bowls.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, badges, and logo wordmarks where its faceted geometry can read clearly and add character. It also fits product packaging, esports/sports marks, and UI/game titles that benefit from an industrial, retro-tech voice; in longer text, the dense interiors suggest using generous size and spacing.
The overall tone is mechanical and game-like, evoking industrial labeling, arcade cabinets, and sci‑fi interface typography. Its chunky, faceted shapes feel confident and tough, with a playful retro-digital edge that reads as bold and attention-seeking rather than delicate or literary.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust display voice using superelliptic, chamfered construction—prioritizing strong silhouettes, modular consistency, and a distinctive techno-industrial personality over traditional text refinement.
Many glyphs show distinctive octagonal outer contours and small, squared counters that enhance a stencil-like, engineered feel without actual breaks. Numerals and uppercase share the same angular logic, reinforcing a cohesive, modular system suited to display sizing.