Sans Superellipse Omdos 5 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Phi Caps' by Cas van de Goor; 'Antiquel' by Lemonthe; 'Alternate Gothic' by Linotype; 'DIN Next', 'DIN Next Paneuropean', and 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype; and 'Alternate Gothic Pro' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, industrial, modern, authoritative, utilitarian, compact, impact, space-saving, modernity, clarity, condensed, blocky, rounded, high-contrast counters, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with uniform stroke weight and squared-off geometry softened by rounded corners. Curves tend toward superelliptical, rounded-rectangle forms, giving letters like O/C/G and the numerals a boxy-but-smooth silhouette. Proportions are tall and space-efficient, with relatively tight apertures in several letters and sturdy verticals that create a dense texture. Terminals are mostly blunt and flat, and the overall rhythm is even and mechanical, producing strong color in both uppercase and lowercase settings.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short bursts of text where strong impact and compact width are useful. It can work well for signage, packaging, and bold brand applications that need a sturdy, modern sans presence. For long reading, the dense color and tight openings suggest using generous size and spacing.
The tone is pragmatic and forceful, with a contemporary, industrial confidence. Its condensed stance and blocky forms feel direct and no-nonsense, leaning more toward signage and labeling than expressive or delicate typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-efficient, high-impact sans with softened rectangular curves—combining an engineered, utilitarian structure with approachable rounding for contemporary display use.
Round letters maintain a consistent squarish curvature, while straight-sided forms emphasize verticality, reinforcing a compressed, space-saving look. The figures and capitals read as especially poster-ready, with dark, stable shapes that hold together well at larger sizes.