Sans Superellipse Igma 5 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, retro, techy, industrial, playful, chunky, impact, branding, retro tech, geometric modularity, display clarity, rounded, blocky, compact, geometric, soft corners.
This typeface is built from heavy, rounded-rectangle forms with consistently softened corners and largely uniform stroke thickness. Counters tend to be small and squarish, giving letters a dense, compact color and strong silhouette at large sizes. The geometry favors straight sides and flat terminals over curves, with rounded joins and inset notches appearing in several glyphs to keep shapes open. Spacing feels sturdy and even, and the numerals match the letters’ boxy, superelliptical construction for a cohesive set.
Best suited for display applications where strong silhouettes matter: headlines, posters, product packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for short UI labels or signage where a compact, sturdy feel is desired. For long-form text, larger sizes and generous line spacing would help maintain legibility.
The overall tone is bold and assertive with a friendly, toy-like softness from the rounded corners. It suggests retro-futuristic and arcade-era influences while still reading as modern and utilitarian. The chunky rhythm and tight counters create a confident, slightly quirky voice that stands out quickly in headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a geometric, rounded-rectangle vocabulary, balancing toughness and approachability. Its construction prioritizes recognizable, modular shapes and a consistent, engineered rhythm, aiming for a distinctive display voice with retro-tech character.
At smaller sizes, the combination of heavy strokes and compact counters may reduce interior clarity, while at display sizes the distinctive box-rounded construction becomes a defining visual feature. The design maintains a consistent system across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, emphasizing strong shapes over delicate detail.