Sans Superellipse Olbur 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Bebas Neue Semi Rounded' by Dharma Type, 'Interlaken' by ROHH, 'Marce' by Umka Type, and 'Chairdrobe' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, assertive, industrial, posterish, condensed, modern, space saving, attention grabbing, geometric consistency, signage clarity, blocky, rectilinear, rounded corners, compact, high impact.
A compact, heavy sans with a compressed stance and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves are tightened into superelliptical bowls, with broad, even strokes and minimal modulation. Counters are small and squarish, terminals are blunt, and joins stay clean and sturdy, producing a dense texture in words. The lowercase features tall ascenders/descenders relative to the body, while figures and capitals keep a uniform, vertical rhythm suited to tight setting.
Best suited for headlines, posters, labels, and display typography where compact width and strong presence are beneficial. It works well in branding systems that need a tough, condensed wordmark style, and in signage or wayfinding where bold shapes must hold up at distance. For longer passages, the dense counters suggest using generous tracking and line spacing.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a no-nonsense, engineered feel. Its condensed massing reads as urgent and attention-grabbing, suggesting signage and bold headlines rather than delicate editorial voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep forms modern, consistent, and highly legible at display sizes. It prioritizes solidity and rhythm over finesse, aiming for clear, high-impact messaging.
Round forms like O/C/G stay more rectangular than circular, and interior spaces are deliberately constrained, boosting impact at larger sizes. The punctuation and dots appear solid and straightforward, matching the font’s blocky, practical character.