Sans Superellipse Tenar 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Festivo Clean' and 'Festivo LC' by Ahmet Altun, 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype, 'Aago' by Positype, and 'Merchanto' by Type Juice (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, stickers, rugged, industrial, playful, handmade, retro, add texture, evoke print, boost impact, signal handmade, stamped, chiseled, blocky, compressed, textured.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared counters, giving curves a superelliptical feel. Strokes are broadly even with minimal contrast, and terminals are mostly blunt, but the outlines show deliberate irregularity—small notches, waviness, and rough edges that read like ink gain or a distressed cut. Proportions are tight with short extenders and condensed bowls, producing dense word shapes and a strong vertical rhythm. Round letters (O, C, G) keep a squarish roundness, while diagonals (A, V, W) remain sturdy and thick, reinforcing a blocky, poster-ready silhouette.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and packaging where a bold, tactile look is desired. It also fits branding for casual food and drink, craft products, events, or retro-inspired signage where a slightly distressed, stamped aesthetic helps convey authenticity and punch.
The texture and uneven edges lend a tactile, handmade attitude—somewhere between letterpress, stamped packaging, and rough signage. It feels assertive and energetic rather than refined, with a friendly, slightly quirky voice that can add character and grit to straightforward messages.
The design appears intended to combine a compact, sturdy sans structure with controlled distressing to evoke print wear and handcrafted production. Its superelliptical geometry provides a consistent foundation, while the rough contouring supplies personality and a deliberately imperfect finish.
At display sizes the distressed contouring becomes a key feature and adds personality; at smaller sizes it can read busier due to the tight spacing and surface noise. Numerals and capitals carry the same chunky, workmanlike tone, keeping a cohesive presence across headlines and short bursts of text.