Sans Superellipse Pelam 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype, 'Hype vol 2' by Positype, and 'Sugo Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, compact, assertive, industrial, friendly, impact, space saving, modernize, soften edges, rounded, condensed, blocky, sturdy, clean.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes maintain an even thickness with minimal modulation, creating dense, dark text color and a steady rhythm. Counters are tight and largely squarish/oval, and terminals read as blunt with gentle rounding rather than sharp cuts. Proportions are condensed with tall capitals and pragmatic, utilitarian lowercase shapes that keep spacing efficient.
Best suited to headlines and short statements where you want maximum impact in a compact width, such as posters, packaging callouts, and branding wordmarks. Its dense color and rounded corners also fit wayfinding and signage applications where bold, simplified shapes help maintain clarity at a distance.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a contemporary, industrial confidence. Rounded corners temper the weight, adding approachability and a slightly playful, soft-edged feel despite the strong presence.
The design appears aimed at delivering a space-efficient, high-impact sans that remains friendly through rounded geometry. Its superelliptical construction suggests a deliberate balance between strict, engineered forms and softened, contemporary styling for modern display typography.
In sample text, the font holds together as a solid block at display sizes, with compact internal space and a consistent, engineered geometry. The numeral set matches the letters in weight and rounding, supporting a unified, signage-like look.