Sans Superellipse Talak 5 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cimo' by Monotype, 'Hype vol 2' and 'Hype vol 3' by Positype, and 'Agharti' by That That Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, poster, industrial, retro, assertive, condensed, space-saving, impact, display, tall, blocky, compressed, high-impact, vertical.
A tall, tightly condensed display sans with heavy, uniform strokes and a compact footprint. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and counters a squared-off softness rather than true circularity. Terminals are predominantly blunt and flat, with minimal modulation and crisp interior cut-ins that create a chiseled, stencil-like feel in places. The lowercase is narrow and simplified, with single-storey forms (notably a and g) and short crossbars that keep the rhythm vertical and dense; numerals follow the same compressed, blocky construction for consistent color in text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and large-scale messaging where space is tight but impact is needed. It works well for branding marks, packaging panels, and signage that benefits from a strong vertical rhythm and compact line lengths. Use with restraint in body text, and consider added tracking for small sizes.
The overall tone is bold and uncompromising, with a strong vertical thrust that reads as industrial and attention-grabbing. Its superelliptical rounding adds a slightly retro, sign-painter poster energy while keeping the voice clean and modern. The compressed proportions and heavy weight give it a commanding, headline-first personality.
Likely designed to deliver maximum presence in a condensed width while maintaining a clean sans structure. The rounded-rectangle construction suggests an intention to blend industrial sturdiness with a slightly softened, retro-leaning geometry for memorable display typography.
In longer lines, the dense spacing and tall proportions create a dark, continuous texture, so careful tracking and generous line spacing can help maintain clarity. The rounded-rectangle counters remain open enough for display use, but the strongest results come from short phrases where the vertical rhythm can shine.