Sans Superellipse Tenon 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Alternate Gothic Pro Antique' and 'Alternate Gothic Pro EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Alternate Gothic' by Linotype, 'News Gothic SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Alternate Gothic Pro' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, merchandise, industrial, rugged, retro, utility, handmade, impact, texture, vintage print, compact display, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, distressed, stamp-like.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and subtly irregular contours. Strokes are broad and largely monolinear, with squared terminals softened by rounded corners and slight wobble that suggests ink spread or worn edges. Counters are compact and squarish, producing a dense texture and strong vertical rhythm, while widths vary modestly between letters to keep the set from feeling rigidly mechanical. Overall spacing reads tight and efficient, emphasizing a sturdy, poster-ready silhouette.
Best used for short, prominent copy such as posters, headlines, product labels, and packaging where a compact, high-ink look helps text stand out. It also suits branding applications that want an industrial or stamped aesthetic, including merchandise graphics and signage-style compositions.
The face projects a tough, workmanlike tone with a vintage print feel. Its softened corners and distressed edges add warmth and grit, balancing utilitarian clarity with a handmade, stamped character. The result feels suited to bold statements rather than refined, neutral typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact sans built from rounded rectangular forms, then intentionally roughened to evoke printing artifacts and wear. It aims for immediate legibility at display sizes while adding texture and personality through irregular edges and dense, blocky proportions.
In running text the dark color and narrow set create high impact, but the small counters and roughened outlines can make long passages feel heavy. The numeral set follows the same compact, blocky logic, with shapes that prioritize presence over delicacy.