Sans Superellipse Tegub 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Burger Honren' by IRF Lab Studio, 'Cairoli Classic' and 'Cairoli Now' by Italiantype, and 'Duotone' by Match & Kerosene (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, poster, retro, assertive, condensed, high impact, space saving, vintage utility, signlike clarity, blocky, rounded corners, compact, heavyweight, sturdy.
A compact, heavyweight sans with tall proportions and a distinctly carved, block-like construction. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle shapes, giving bowls and counters a squared-off, superelliptical feel rather than true circles. Strokes stay largely uniform, terminals are blunt, and interior spaces are tight, producing a dense color on the page. Subtle irregularities and slight asymmetries in curves and joins add a hand-cut, stamped impression while maintaining consistent rhythm across the set.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where density and impact are desirable—posters, signage, packaging panels, and brand marks. It can work for subheads and pull quotes, but extended text will feel heavy and tightly packed unless given generous size and spacing.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a vintage sign-painting and print-shop energy. Its condensed, solid silhouettes read as confident and attention-grabbing, leaning toward an industrial, poster-driven aesthetic rather than a neutral text voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in limited horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle geometry and uniform strokes to keep forms sturdy and reproducible. The slight roughness suggests an aim to evoke printed or stamped lettering without sacrificing legibility at display sizes.
Uppercase forms appear especially compact and monolithic, while lowercase retains the same squared-round DNA and narrow spacing, keeping paragraphs visually dark. Numerals match the stout, poster-ready build, with simplified shapes and tight counters that favor impact over delicacy.