Sans Superellipse Peneb 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grandheron Sans New' by André Simard, 'FS Industrie' by Fontsmith, 'Moderna Sans' by Latinotype, 'Hype vol 3' by Positype, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, sports branding, signage, industrial, punchy, sporty, condensed, utility, space saving, high impact, brand voice, clear signage, blocky, rounded corners, square counters, compact, sturdy.
This typeface is built from compact, rounded-rectangle forms with heavy, uniform strokes and tightly controlled interior counters. Curves tend to resolve into squarish bowls and apertures, while corners are consistently softened, producing a superellipse-like geometry across rounds and joins. The overall rhythm is dense and emphatic, with short extenders, firm terminals, and a clear, no-frills construction that keeps letterforms readable even at large display sizes.
It performs best in short-to-medium display settings where impact and space efficiency matter—headlines, posters, packaging fronts, and bold callouts. The sturdy shapes and consistent stroke weight also suit wayfinding and straightforward signage when set with generous spacing and clear hierarchy.
The tone is assertive and functional, with a bold, workmanlike presence that feels industrial and sporty. Its compressed silhouettes and blocky curves give it a confident, poster-ready voice suited to attention-grabbing messaging rather than delicate nuance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in limited horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle construction to stay friendly while remaining tough and utilitarian. It prioritizes bold legibility and a consistent, engineered feel for branding and display typography.
Round letters like O/C/G read as squared-off ovals, and the lowercase maintains a compact, pragmatic look with single-storey shapes where expected and minimal modulation. Numerals match the same sturdy, condensed logic, giving mixed alphanumeric settings a cohesive, uniform color.