Sans Superellipse Pimas 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co., 'Neue Plak' and 'Neue Plak Display' by Monotype, 'Heroic Condensed' by TypeTrust, 'Aculida' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, condensed, assertive, modern, sporty, space saving, high impact, functional modernism, signage clarity, blocky, squared, compact, sturdy, tall.
A condensed, heavy sans with compact, squared-off curves and rounded-rectangle counters that create a disciplined, vertical rhythm. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, producing solid color in text. Terminals are predominantly flat and blunt, while rounds (O, C, G, 0) are drawn as squarish superellipse forms for a tight, engineered feel. Spacing is economical and the overall silhouette is tall and columnar, emphasizing impact and efficiency over softness.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where space is tight but strong presence is needed. It performs well for bold brand wordmarks, event promotions, and short blocks of display text, especially where a compact, industrial look is desired.
The tone is forceful and utilitarian—more engineered than expressive—suggesting strength, urgency, and modern practicality. Its condensed heft reads like signage and machinery labels, giving it an industrial, no-nonsense voice with a sporty edge.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, pairing condensed proportions with a squared, superellipse geometry for a modern, functional voice. It prioritizes clarity and punch at display sizes with a consistent, engineered construction.
In the sample text, the dense vertical texture stays consistent line to line, with punctuation and numerals matching the same sturdy, squared construction. The narrow proportions help long headlines fit while maintaining a strong, poster-like presence.