Sans Superellipse Otlet 5 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Panton' by Fontfabric, 'Air Corps JNL' by Jeff Levine, and 'B52' by Komet & Flicker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, modern, confident, friendly, sturdy, utilitarian, impact, modernization, clarity, approachability, systematic, rounded corners, square-leaning, geometric, compact, high contrast-free.
A heavy, geometric sans with squared silhouettes softened by generous corner rounding, giving many letters a rounded-rectangle (superellipse) feel. Strokes are consistently thick and largely monoline, producing strong, even color in text. Counters tend to be compact and rectangular-oval, with flat terminals and minimal modulation. Overall proportions are sturdy and slightly condensed in feel, with clear, blocky forms and clean spacing that favors bold headline rhythm over delicate detail.
Best suited to headlines, logos, and bold messaging where strong shape recognition and a compact, punchy texture are desirable. It can also work well for signage, packaging, and UI titles or labels that benefit from sturdy, rounded-rect letterforms and consistent stroke weight.
The tone is modern and pragmatic, with a friendly edge from the softened corners. It reads as confident and straightforward, leaning toward a contemporary tech/industrial sensibility rather than expressive or calligraphic warmth.
The font appears designed to deliver a contemporary, robust voice using superelliptical geometry—combining the efficiency of a geometric sans with softened corners for approachability and strong on-screen or display presence.
The design emphasizes clarity through simplified construction: straight-sided curves, squared joins, and broad interior shapes. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect geometry, giving interfaces and data displays a cohesive, systematic texture.