Sans Superellipse Usgi 5 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, techy, sturdy, modern, industrial, friendly, impact, modernize, systematize, soften edges, display strength, square-rounded, blocky, compact, high-impact, geometric.
A heavy, wide sans with a square-rounded (superellipse) construction: curves resolve into rounded rectangles and corners are softly radiused rather than circular. Strokes are thick and steady with minimal modulation, producing dense counters and a strong, even color in text. Proportions skew broad with short joins and squared terminals, giving letters a compact, engineered feel. The lowercase follows the same geometry with sturdy bowls and simplified joins, while numerals are similarly wide and block-like for clear, emphatic presence.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and high-impact branding where broad proportions and dense weight can carry a strong voice. It also fits signage, packaging, and UI display roles that benefit from a sturdy, engineered look and clearly differentiated silhouettes at larger sizes.
The overall tone is modern and utilitarian with a friendly edge from the softened corners. It reads as confident and mechanical—suited to interfaces and product contexts—while still feeling approachable rather than aggressive. The weight and width push it toward assertive, attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears aimed at combining geometric, rounded-rectangle forms with a bold, wide footprint to create a contemporary display sans that feels both technical and approachable. The emphasis is on strong presence, consistent rhythm, and a streamlined, industrial aesthetic.
Wide forms and tight internal spaces make the font most comfortable at larger sizes, where the rounded-rectangle detailing and chunky counters remain clear. The rhythm is consistent and grid-like, reinforcing a technical, systematized character.