Sans Superellipse Penuy 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Beats' by 4RM Font, 'ITC Machine' by ITC, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Headlines' by TypeThis!Studio, and 'Greeka' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, assertive, industrial, sporty, retro, utilitarian, space-saving impact, bold clarity, geometric cohesion, display emphasis, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, superelliptic, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with squarish, superelliptic curves and broadly rounded corners. Strokes are uniform and dense, with small counters and tight apertures that create a strong, ink-trap-free block rhythm. Terminals read mostly flat and blunt, and round letters (O, C, G) lean toward rounded-rectangle geometry rather than true circles. The lowercase is large and sturdy with simple, single-storey forms and minimal detailing, while numerals are similarly chunky and legible at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a condensed, high-impact voice is needed. It also fits packaging, labels, and wayfinding-style signage, especially when the goal is a tough, compact look with rounded-rectangle geometry.
The overall tone is forceful and pragmatic, with a contemporary industrial feel and a hint of retro athletic signage. Its compact, squared-round shapes communicate stability and directness more than elegance, making it feel bold, workmanlike, and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using squared-round construction and uniform stroke weight to create a sturdy, modern display sans. Its simplified forms and consistent curvature suggest an emphasis on bold clarity and repeatable, system-like shapes for branding and titling.
Because the counters are relatively tight and the shapes are very compact, the design gains impact quickly at larger sizes but can feel dense in long text blocks. The superelliptic construction stays consistent across letters and figures, producing a cohesive, logo-friendly texture.