Sans Superellipse Madum 5 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Korolev' and 'Korolev Rounded' by Device, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, and 'Epilepsja' and 'Epilepsja Round' by Mikołaj Grabowski (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, playful, friendly, chunky, retro, punchy, approachability, display impact, retro flavor, brand emphasis, rounded, soft corners, compact, high contrast absence, heavy terminals.
A heavy, rounded sans with superellipse-like geometry and consistently softened corners. Strokes are broadly uniform and the counters are tight, giving the letters a dense, compact color on the page. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle forms rather than true circles, and terminals are blunt and cushioned. The overall rhythm is sturdy and slightly condensed in feel, with short extenders and simplified joins that keep shapes bold and legible at display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and bold brand marks where its rounded mass can read clearly. It also works well for signage and playful UI callouts, especially when used at larger sizes where the compact counters remain open.
The tone is cheerful and approachable, with a toy-like softness that reads as fun rather than formal. Its chunky silhouettes and rounded rectangles evoke retro signage and casual branding, delivering an upbeat, friendly voice with strong visual impact.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a soft, friendly silhouette—combining bold display emphasis with rounded, cushion-like forms for approachable branding and attention-grabbing titles.
In text settings the dense counters and thick joins create a strong, unified texture; spacing appears generous enough to prevent the forms from clogging, but the weight and compact interiors suggest it will look best with ample leading. Numerals match the letterforms’ rounded, blocky construction for consistent headline use.