Sans Superellipse Ogguw 5 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mercurial' by Grype and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, retro, assertive, utilitarian, techy, high impact, space saving, systematic, signage ready, rounded corners, compact, blocky, stencil-like counters, high contrast negative.
This typeface uses compact, rounded-rectangle construction with strongly softened corners and broadly uniform stroke weight. Curves are squared off into superelliptical arcs, giving rounds (O, C, G, 0) a boxy silhouette rather than a true circular one. Terminals are blunt and consistently rounded, and joins stay clean and mechanical, producing a dense, sturdy texture in text. Counters are tight and often rectangular, with clearly shaped internal spaces in letters like B, P, R, and a single-storey a that reinforces the geometric, engineered feel.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where dense, high-ink shapes can deliver strong presence. It works especially well for signage, labels, packaging, and display applications that benefit from an industrial, space-efficient look. In longer passages, its tight counters and heavy texture are most effective at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The overall tone is tough and pragmatic, leaning toward industrial and retro signage aesthetics. Its compact shapes and squared curves read as confident and no-nonsense, with a mildly tech-forward character that feels at home in functional, high-impact messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint, using rounded-rect geometry to create a distinctive, systematic voice. Its consistent corner treatment and simplified internal spaces suggest an emphasis on durability, reproducibility, and a recognizable display signature.
The numerals follow the same squared-round logic, with heavy, compact forms and simplified geometry that prioritizes immediate recognition. Across the set, the rhythm is steady and uniform, with minimal modulation and a consistent corner radius that ties straight and curved forms together.