Sans Superellipse Oglem 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Navine' by OneSevenPointFive, 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, 'Radley' by Variatype, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, industrial, techno, sporty, utilitarian, confident, maximum impact, geometric clarity, industrial tone, brand presence, rounded corners, squared curves, blocky, compact, stencil-like notches.
A heavy, compact sans with squared-off curves and generously rounded corners, giving many forms a superelliptical, rounded-rectangle silhouette. Strokes are monolinear and dense, with tight interior counters and minimal aperture openings that emphasize a solid, blocky color on the page. Terminals are mostly straight-cut, and several glyphs show small, squared notches or stepped joints where strokes meet, reinforcing a machined, engineered feel. The uppercase is broad and sturdy; the lowercase follows the same geometric logic with single-storey forms and simplified detailing, while numerals are bold and built from the same rounded-rect geometry for consistent texture.
Best suited to display applications where strong presence is needed: headlines, posters, branded lockups, packaging panels, and punchy UI labels. It can also work for signage-style messaging and sports or esports-themed graphics where a compact, high-impact voice helps maintain legibility at a distance.
The overall tone is tough, modern, and purpose-built—more about impact and clarity than finesse. Its geometry suggests industrial signage and contemporary tech branding, with a slightly game-like energy from the chunky forms and clipped joins.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with a clean, geometric construction, using rounded-rectangle curves and simplified letter structures for a contemporary, industrial impression. The small notches and stepped joins add character while keeping the overall system consistent and robust.
At text sizes the tight counters and compact apertures can reduce internal whitespace, so the design reads best when given enough size or spacing to breathe. The distinct, squared rounding and consistent stroke endings create a strong rhythm that holds up well in short bursts and headline settings.