Sans Superellipse Pogub 5 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Minnak' by Esintype, 'Display Carlos' by Gerald Gallo, 'MC Roollents' by Maulana Creative, 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut, 'Shtozer' by Pepper Type, 'Jetlab' by Swell Type, and 'Motte' by TypeClassHeroes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logotypes, packaging, industrial, compressed, retro, assertive, mechanical, impact, space-saving, industrial tone, signage clarity, technical styling, condensed, monolinear, rectilinear, rounded-cornered, stencil-like.
A tightly condensed display sans built from straight stems and squared bowls softened by rounded-rectangle corners. Strokes are consistently heavy with clean, abrupt terminals and occasional notch-like cuts at joins and along counters, creating a slightly stencil-like, engineered texture. Proportions are tall and compact, with narrow apertures and counters that read as vertical slots; the numerals and capitals follow the same rigid, vertical rhythm for a uniform, columnar color in text.
Best suited for large-size applications where its compact width and heavy texture can be used to maximize impact—headlines, posters, and bold signage systems. It can also work for logotypes and packaging that need an industrial, condensed wordmark, but is less comfortable for extended reading at small sizes due to dense counters and tight apertures.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a retro-industrial flavor reminiscent of labeling, machinery, and architectural signage. Its compact density and sharp internal cut-ins add a technical, no-nonsense character that feels loud and commanding.
The design appears intended as a high-impact condensed display face that preserves legibility through strong vertical structure while adding personality via rounded-rectangle bowls and deliberate internal notches. It prioritizes presence and space efficiency, aiming for a technical, industrial graphic voice.
Round characters (such as O and C) resolve into squarish superellipse forms rather than true circles, reinforcing the mechanical geometry. The alphabet shows strong vertical emphasis and minimal horizontal expansion, which makes spacing feel tight and purposeful; small punctuation and counters can appear dark at smaller sizes.