Sans Superellipse Oldur 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, stickers, playful, retro, quirky, handmade, friendly, display impact, friendly tone, retro flavor, brand character, compact set, rounded, chunky, condensed, soft corners, irregularities.
A compact, condensed sans with heavy, blocky strokes and softly rounded corners that lean toward rounded-rectangle construction. Curves are simplified and squarish, with counters that feel tight and slightly irregular, giving the alphabet a lively texture. Terminals are mostly blunt and flattened rather than sharply cut, and the overall rhythm shows small, deliberate inconsistencies that read as intentional character rather than precision geometry.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and branding marks where the condensed, chunky shapes can read clearly at larger sizes. It can also work for playful signage or label-style typography where a friendly, retro tone is desired.
The tone is upbeat and informal, with a vintage poster sensibility and a lightly cartoonish charm. Its compressed forms and chunky weight create an energetic, attention-grabbing voice that feels approachable rather than austere. The subtle unevenness adds a handmade, whimsical edge that keeps longer lines from feeling sterile.
The design appears intended to blend strong display presence with softened geometry—using rounded-rectangle forms and compact spacing to create a distinctive, approachable voice. Its controlled irregularities suggest a goal of adding personality and warmth while maintaining a consistent, highly legible silhouette at headline sizes.
The condensed proportions make vertical strokes prominent, while rounded-rectangle bowls and apertures keep the design cohesive across letters and numerals. Numerals match the letterforms in width and bluntness, reinforcing the set’s display-oriented, punchy presence.