Sans Superellipse Taden 5 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Bellfort' by GRIN3 (Nowak), 'Knockout' by Hoefler & Co., 'Frontage Condensed' by Juri Zaech, and 'CG Gothic' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, industrial, utilitarian, retro, stamped, condensed, impact, space-saving, vintage print, ruggedness, rounded corners, compressed, blunt terminals, soft-edged, textured.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners. Strokes are mostly monolinear with subtle modulation, and terminals tend to be blunt, giving a compact, blocky silhouette. Counters are tight and often vertically oriented, with a consistent, tall rhythm across both cases. The outlines show intentional roughness and slight edge breakup, creating a printed or stamped texture rather than a clean geometric finish.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and bold signage where a condensed footprint and strong presence are needed. It works well in short bursts of text, brand marks, and display settings where the slightly distressed texture can read as intentional and expressive. For longer passages, the tight counters and dense rhythm may be more effective at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The overall tone is workmanlike and assertive, mixing mid-century signage energy with a rugged, hands-on feel. The condensed proportions and dark color create urgency and impact, while the rounded corners keep it from feeling sharp or technical. The distressed surface adds a vintage, analog character suited to gritty or tactile branding.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact in a narrow width while maintaining a friendly, rounded-rectangle geometry. The subtle distressing suggests an intention to evoke inked print, stenciled, or stamped production methods, adding personality and grit without introducing decorative flourishes. Overall, it prioritizes bold display clarity with an analog, industrial edge.
Uppercase forms read especially poster-like due to their tall proportions and narrow apertures, while lowercase maintains a similarly compact structure with simple, closed shapes. Numerals are sturdy and sign-friendly, matching the same compressed stance and softened rectangular geometry. The texture becomes more noticeable at larger sizes, where the roughened edges contribute to the font’s character.