Sans Superellipse Ogrew 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'EFCO Fairley' by Ephemera Fonts; 'Mercurial' by Grype; 'Beachwood', 'Hyperspace Race', and 'Hyperspace Race Capsule' by Swell Type; 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH; and 'Burpee' by Yock Mercado (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, techy, sturdy, sporty, playful, impact, compactness, modernity, consistency, squarish, rounded, compact, geometric, blocky.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, producing a dense, high-impact texture. Curves resolve into squarish bowls and counters, and terminals read as blunt and clean rather than tapered. Proportions favor tall lowercase with short ascenders/descenders and tight, efficient letter shapes, while the overall rhythm stays crisp and engineered.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and branding where a dense, attention-grabbing word shape is an advantage. It also fits UI titles, sports and gaming graphics, and signage that benefits from chunky, rounded-square forms. For extended reading, it performs better in short bursts or larger sizes where counters have room to breathe.
The font projects a robust, utilitarian tone with a contemporary, tech-leaning flavor. Its rounded-square geometry keeps it friendly and approachable, but the mass and compression add urgency and punch. The result feels sporty and industrial at once—confident, compact, and built for visibility.
Likely designed to deliver maximum visual impact in a compact footprint while maintaining a friendly, modern silhouette. The rounded-rectangle skeleton and uniform weight suggest an emphasis on geometric consistency and strong legibility at display sizes.
Apertures tend to be relatively tight and counters compact, which enhances bold presence but can reduce clarity in long passages or at small sizes. Numerals and capitals follow the same rounded-rectilinear logic, reinforcing a consistent, modular voice across settings.