Sans Superellipse Dolaf 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, labels, playful, quirky, friendly, retro, handmade, space saving, friendly display, retro flavor, geometric softness, condensed, rounded, monoline, soft corners, bouncy.
A condensed, monoline sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes maintain an even weight, while terminals are blunt and gently rounded rather than sharply cut. The proportions are tall and narrow with compact counters, and curves (notably in C, G, S, and the numerals) feel slightly squashed into superelliptical shapes. Lowercase forms are simple and upright with single-storey a and g, a narrow, straight-sided m/n, and small, round dots on i/j, creating a consistent, tidy texture in text.
Best suited to headlines and short, punchy lines where its condensed width and rounded geometry can add character without needing large letterspacing. It also works well for packaging, labels, and brand marks that benefit from a friendly, slightly retro display voice.
The overall tone is friendly and lightly eccentric—more casual than formal—suggesting a fun, approachable voice. Its narrow, tall rhythm and softened geometry evoke a retro display sensibility while still reading cleanly in short passages.
The design appears intended to blend a clean, geometric sans foundation with softened, superelliptical forms to create a distinctive condensed display texture. It prioritizes personality and compact set width while keeping letterforms straightforward and legible.
Distinctive narrow capitals and simplified lowercase give the font a strong vertical cadence, with open apertures and compact counters helping maintain clarity despite the condensed width. Numerals follow the same rounded-rectangle logic and appear designed to align neatly with the tall overall proportions.