Sans Superellipse Osmav 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; 'Sans Beam' by Stawix; and 'Nuno' by Type.p (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, assertive, industrial, modern, compact, utilitarian, space saving, impact, clarity, modern utility, blocky, squared, rounded corners, condensed, sturdy.
A heavy, condensed sans with a squared, superellipse construction and generously rounded corners. Strokes stay consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing a dense, even texture in text. Counters are compact—especially in C, G, S and the lowercase—while apertures remain fairly open for clarity at display sizes. Terminals are predominantly flat and vertical/horizontal, giving the design a rectilinear rhythm; curves read as rounded-rectangle arcs rather than geometric circles. Numerals follow the same blocky logic, with tight bowls and a strong, poster-like silhouette.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a compact, high-impact word shape is needed. It also works well for packaging and signage that benefits from bold, space-efficient lettering. For longer reading, its dense color suggests using larger sizes and ample line spacing.
The overall tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with an urban/industrial edge. Its compact width and black weight create a commanding presence that feels contemporary and functional rather than delicate or expressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in minimal horizontal space while preserving a clean, contemporary sans voice. The rounded-rectangle geometry and uniform stroke weight prioritize consistency and strong silhouette over finesse or calligraphic nuance.
In the sample text the font builds a strong horizontal banding and dark color, making it effective for short, high-impact lines. The lowercase maintains a sturdy, simplified structure (single-storey a and g) that reinforces the pragmatic, engineered feel.