Sans Superellipse Madov 5 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Jawbreak' by BoxTube Labs, 'Gibbons Gazette' by Comicraft, 'Heavy Duty' by Gerald Gallo, 'Tradesman' by Grype, 'Device' by Hanken Design Co., 'Midfield' by Kreuk Type Foundry, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, kids media, playful, chunky, retro, toylike, friendly, display impact, friendly branding, playful tone, retro flavor, shape uniformity, rounded, blocky, soft corners, geometric, compact.
A heavy, rounded-rectilinear sans with softened corners and broadly squared counters. Strokes maintain a consistent thickness, while the outlines favor superellipse-like curves that keep forms sturdy and compact. Terminals are blunt and cushioned, and many glyphs use squared bowls and rectangular apertures, producing a dense, poster-ready texture. The lowercase is simplified and sturdy, with single-storey constructions where applicable and minimal contrast between curves and straights.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, event titles, branding marks, packaging, and social graphics where bold shapes can carry the message. It also fits playful contexts like kids-oriented media, casual signage, and short UI labels where a friendly, chunky voice is desired.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a bouncy, game-like energy that reads as modern-retro. Its chunky geometry and softened edges feel friendly rather than aggressive, lending a casual, fun voice suited to informal messaging and attention-grabbing headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft, rounded geometry—combining blocky stability with playful curves for clear, characterful display typography. Its simplified, consistent shapes suggest an emphasis on uniformity and easy recognition in short text.
Counters tend to be small relative to stroke weight, increasing impact at larger sizes while making fine detail feel intentionally minimal. The numerals and punctuation echo the same rounded-rectangular logic, keeping a cohesive, icon-like rhythm across mixed text.