Sans Superellipse Oklaf 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Clan' by FontFont, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Allotrope' by Kostic, 'PT Sans Pro' by ParaType, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, and 'Corbert Compact' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, retro, playful, punchy, approachable, impact, friendliness, compactness, clarity, display, rounded, soft corners, compact, blocky, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with softly squared, superelliptical curves and consistently rounded terminals. Strokes are monolinear with minimal modulation, and counters are relatively tight, creating a dense, solid texture in text. The overall geometry leans toward rounded-rectangle construction, with simplified joins and a controlled, vertical rhythm that keeps lines looking orderly. Numerals share the same sturdy, rounded-shoulder feel, matching the letterforms’ compact proportions.
Best suited to headlines, short subheads, and display lines where its dense, rounded structure can deliver impact. It can also work well for branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from a friendly, sturdy voice and clear, simplified shapes. For paragraph settings, it’s most comfortable at larger sizes with extra spacing to keep the texture from feeling too dark.
The typeface reads as upbeat and approachable, with a slightly retro, utilitarian flavor. Its rounded corners and chunky silhouettes give it a friendly, sign-like presence that feels informal without becoming whimsical.
The design appears intended to combine a compact display footprint with soft-cornered geometry for a warm, approachable bold sans. Its simplified, rounded-rectangle construction suggests a goal of producing strong legibility and a distinctive, poster-ready tone without sharpness.
In longer text the dark color builds quickly due to the compact counters and strong stroke weight, so it visually prefers generous leading or larger sizes. The mix of rounded forms with straight-sided stems produces a distinctive, slightly condensed poster rhythm that stays consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures.