Sans Superellipse Oldot 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Core Mellow' by S-Core, 'Godiva' by Suby Studio, and 'Sugo Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, wayfinding, branding, industrial, modern, signage, utilitarian, retro-tech, space saving, high impact, clarity, systematic design, condensed, monoline, rounded, rectilinear, compact.
A condensed sans with monoline strokes and a strongly rectilinear construction softened by generously rounded corners. Curves tend to resolve into rounded-rectangle shapes rather than pure circles, giving counters a squarish, superelliptical feel (notably in O, C, D, and the bowls of b/p). Terminals are clean and mostly straight, with consistent rounding that keeps the texture even in dense settings. The lowercase is compact with short ascenders/descenders and a tight, efficient rhythm; the numerals follow the same narrow, squared-off logic for a cohesive set.
Well-suited for space-efficient display work such as headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and wayfinding where a compact footprint and strong presence are beneficial. It also fits branding systems that need a modern, industrial flavor with friendly rounding for readability in short texts.
The overall tone feels functional and engineered—confident, direct, and slightly retro in a way that recalls labeling, equipment markings, and mid-century/techno display typography. The rounded corners add approachability, preventing the condensed proportions from feeling harsh while maintaining a disciplined, utilitarian voice.
The letterforms suggest an intention to create a condensed, high-impact sans optimized for clear silhouettes and consistent texture. The superelliptical rounding appears designed to balance a technical, rectilinear build with smoother edges for a contemporary, approachable finish.
The design emphasizes verticality and compact width, producing a dark, steady typographic color in paragraphs. Rounded joins and squared counters help keep forms open and distinguishable at display sizes, while the uniform stroke weight and simplified details support high-impact, no-nonsense headlines.