Sans Superellipse Ordup 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Sagan' by Associated Typographics and 'EFCO Growers' by Ilham Herry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, techy, industrial, retro, sturdy, mechanical, impact, clarity, modernism, systematic geometry, branding, rounded corners, square-oval, condensed caps, compact, geometric.
A heavy, geometric sans with a rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction throughout. Strokes are uniform and blocky, with corners consistently softened and curves tending toward squarish ovals rather than perfect circles. Uppercase forms read relatively narrow and upright, while lowercase counters stay open and compact, supported by a high x-height and minimal modulation. Numerals echo the same squircle logic, with broad, stable bowls and flat terminals that emphasize a solid, engineered rhythm.
Best suited to display sizes where its compact counters and heavy shapes can read cleanly—headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and short signage. It can also work for UI headers or tech-themed graphics, but extended small-text settings may feel dense due to the compact interior spaces.
The overall tone is utilitarian and tech-forward, with a retro-digital flavor reminiscent of industrial labeling and early computer-era display typography. Its dense black shapes and softened geometry balance toughness with approachability, giving it a confident, no-nonsense voice.
The font appears designed to deliver a bold, highly consistent geometric voice built from rounded-rectilinear primitives, prioritizing impact and a machine-made aesthetic. Its proportions and simplified detailing suggest an emphasis on clarity, reproducibility, and a distinctive industrial-modern character.
The design relies on consistent radii and straight-to-curve transitions, creating a cohesive set of squarish bowls across letters like O/Q and rounded shoulders in forms such as n/m. Apertures are generally tight but clear, and terminals favor squared finishes over tapered or calligraphic endings, reinforcing the constructed, modular feel.