Sans Superellipse Olbig 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, playful, retro, friendly, compact, quirky, space efficiency, friendly impact, retro display, branding focus, rounded corners, soft terminals, squat proportions, blocky, tight spacing.
This typeface is a compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly blunted corners throughout. Strokes are sturdy and even, with minimal modulation and a slightly condensed set that keeps counters relatively small. Curves tend toward superelliptical bowls rather than true circles, giving letters like C, G, O, and Q a squared-off roundness. Uppercase forms read sturdy and poster-like, while lowercase keeps simple, single-storey shapes (notably a and g) with short ascenders and descenders that reinforce a dense, economical rhythm. Numerals match the same chunky, rounded geometry and feel designed to sit evenly alongside the letters.
It works best for short, high-impact text where its chunky forms and compact width can create strong shapes—headlines, posters, packaging labels, and logo wordmarks. The sturdy numerals also suit price points, product codes, and signage where you want a bold, friendly presence.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, with a distinctly retro, display-minded character. Its rounded corners and compact massing create a warm, approachable voice that feels more playful than corporate, and more hand-made in spirit than strictly mechanical.
The likely intention is a rounded, space-efficient display sans that delivers strong color on the page while staying approachable. Its superelliptical bowls and softened corners suggest a design aimed at punchy branding and attention-grabbing typography with a nostalgic, human touch.
The design leans on rounded-rectilinear geometry, producing a consistent ‘soft block’ silhouette across the alphabet. Several joins and diagonals (such as in K, V, W, and X) keep a slightly idiosyncratic, lively feel rather than strict geometric precision, which adds personality at larger sizes.