Sans Superellipse Gynan 5 is a very bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Copperplate New' by Caron twice, 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio, 'Duhline' by Edignwn Type, 'Hype vol 2' by Positype, and 'Cobe' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, logos, posters, packaging, techy, confident, modern, friendly, punchy, impact, clarity, modernity, geometric voice, brand presence, rounded corners, geometric, squared bowls, compact counters, high impact.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded-rectangle construction and consistently softened corners. Strokes maintain a steady thickness with minimal contrast, producing dense, compact counters and strong interior shapes. Curves tend toward superelliptical bowls rather than circles, while terminals are blunt and squared-off, giving letters a sturdy, machined feel. The overall rhythm is broad and stable, with large caps, robust lowercase, and numerals that read clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to high-impact display work where weight and presence are assets—headlines, branding marks, posters, packaging, and short emphatic statements. Its rounded-rect geometry also fits product identities and interface-style graphics where a modern, engineered look is desired.
The tone is bold and self-assured, balancing industrial solidity with approachable rounded edges. It feels contemporary and tech-adjacent, with a slightly playful, game-like energy that comes from the chunky forms and softened geometry. The result is attention-grabbing without appearing sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visibility and a distinctive geometric voice by combining chunky proportions with rounded-rectangle curves. By keeping stroke behavior uniform and corners consistently softened, it aims for a cohesive, contemporary display face that remains readable and friendly even at extreme weight.
Round letters like O and Q show squarish outer contours with smooth radii, reinforcing the superellipse theme. Lowercase forms are built from the same blocky geometry, and the figures follow the same squared-bowl logic for visual cohesion in headings and UI-style callouts.