Sans Superellipse Makem 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry, and 'Herd' by Wahyu and Sani Co. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, kids media, playful, friendly, chunky, retro, comic, impact, approachability, simplicity, retro feel, rounded, soft-cornered, sturdy, compact, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded sans with a soft-rectangular (superellipse) construction and broadly squared counters. Terminals are smoothly rounded and strokes stay consistently thick, giving the letters a dense, blocky silhouette. Curves are simplified and geometric, with compact apertures and tight internal spacing that emphasize solid black shapes over fine detail. Lowercase forms are large and squat in presence, and figures share the same chunky, rounded-rectangle logic for a cohesive, poster-ready texture.
Best suited to bold display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and branding marks where its rounded mass and compact counters can read as intentional and graphic. It also fits playful editorial callouts, event promotions, and kid-oriented or casual entertainment applications.
The font reads warm and approachable, with a deliberately chunky, cartoon-leaning confidence. Its rounded corners and simplified geometry create a cheerful, retro sign-painting energy that feels informal and inviting rather than technical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with friendly, rounded geometry—prioritizing bold silhouettes and a cohesive superellipse structure for attention-grabbing display typography.
Because the counters and apertures are relatively closed at this weight, the face gains impact at large sizes but can visually fill in when set tightly or small. The overall rhythm is steady and uniform, producing strong headlines and punchy word shapes.