Sans Superellipse Olkim 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bokeseni' by AukimVisuel and 'Quota' by Ryan Williamson (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, labels, industrial, utilitarian, retro, mechanical, signage, space saving, impact, signage clarity, industrial styling, rounded corners, condensed, squared curves, compact, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and consistently softened corners. Strokes maintain a uniform thickness with minimal modulation, producing solid, dark letterforms and clear vertical emphasis. Curves are squarish and superelliptic rather than circular, with closed counters that stay relatively tight; terminals tend to end in blunt, squared cuts. The proportions are tall and economical, with simple, functional shapes and a steady rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, short blocks of text, packaging, labels, and brand marks that benefit from a dense, high-impact word shape. It performs well in space-constrained layouts and signage-style applications where sturdy forms and quick recognition matter more than airy readability at small sizes.
The overall tone feels industrial and workmanlike, with a slightly retro, equipment-label character. Its squared-round geometry reads mechanical and controlled, projecting firmness more than friendliness. The condensed, blocky presence suggests signage and utilitarian design where space is limited but impact is needed.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, space-saving sans with superelliptic rounding—combining the efficiency of condensed proportions with a softened, industrial geometry. It aims for a consistent, authoritative texture that stays visually coherent across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Distinctive rounded-rect counters and narrow apertures give the face a compact texture in paragraphs, especially in mixed-case settings. Numerals follow the same squared-round logic, keeping a consistent color and a no-nonsense, engineered feel.