Sans Superellipse Tiluk 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grange' and 'Grange Rough' by Device and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, signage, labels, industrial, handmade, poster-ready, rugged, retro, impact, tactility, approachability, utility, character, rounded corners, soft terminals, blunt forms, chunky, inked texture.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and mostly uniform with gently modulated joins, producing a dense, high-impact texture. Curves and counters tend toward squarish bowls, while terminals are blunt and slightly irregular, suggesting an inked or stamped impression rather than a pristine digital finish. The overall rhythm is tight and sturdy, with simple, utilitarian shapes that prioritize presence and legibility at display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-contrast text such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and bold labels where its dense shapes and rounded corners read clearly. It can also work for signage and branding marks that benefit from an industrial-yet-approachable feel. For longer passages, it will be most comfortable when given generous line spacing due to its heavy, compact texture.
The font conveys a rugged, workmanlike tone—confident and practical with a subtle handmade edge. Its rounded geometry keeps it friendly, while the dense weight and compact spacing push it toward bold, attention-getting messaging. The slight roughness reads as tactile and analog, evoking labeling, packaging, or poster lettering.
This design appears aimed at delivering a strong, compact display voice built from rounded-rectilinear forms. The controlled geometry provides consistency, while the slightly rough, inked finish adds a tactile, handcrafted character for expressive branding and headline use.
Uppercase forms are particularly blocky and compact, while the lowercase maintains the same squared-off, rounded-bowl logic for a consistent voice. Numerals match the heavy, softened construction and remain clear at a glance. The slight unevenness at edges and terminals adds character without sacrificing the straightforward silhouette.