Sans Superellipse Otgen 5 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Yoshida Sans' and 'Yoshida Soft' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, retro, industrial, playful, techy, confident, display impact, space saving, geometric consistency, rounded corners, boxy, compact, geometric, modular.
A compact sans with heavy, uniform strokes and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into squarish bowls and softened corners, producing a modular, superellipse-like geometry in letters such as C, G, O, and S. Terminals are mostly blunt, counters are small but cleanly opened, and the overall spacing feels tight and efficient, giving lines a dense, poster-friendly texture. Lowercase forms stay simple and sturdy, with single-storey a and g, a short-shouldered r, and a broad, arched m.
Best suited to display sizes where its dense color and rounded-square geometry can read clearly—headlines, posters, packaging, and signage in particular. It also works well for logos and short UI labels where a compact, robust tone is desired, while longer body text may feel heavy due to the tight rhythm and thick strokes.
The font reads as retro-modern and slightly industrial, combining friendliness from its rounded corners with a firm, engineered presence. Its chunky rhythm and compact proportions evoke mid-century signage and contemporary tech branding at the same time, lending headlines a confident, punchy voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, using a consistent rounded-rectangle construction to create a recognizable, brandable silhouette. It prioritizes bold clarity and a cohesive geometric system over delicate detail, aiming for strong presence in modern display contexts.
Distinctive rounded-rectangle motifs appear in the U/W family and in the numerals, which are blocky and highly legible. The overall system favors straight segments and softened joins over true circles, creating strong consistency across caps, lowercase, and figures.