Sans Superellipse Pilov 5 is a very bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Frontage Condensed' by Juri Zaech, 'Havana Sunset' by Set Sail Studios, 'Delonie' and 'Headpen' by Umka Type, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, industrial, authoritative, retro, technical, condensed, space saving, high impact, modular geometry, strong branding, blocky, sturdy, compact, rounded corners, high contrast spacing.
A compact, heavy sans with tall proportions and a rigid, built-from-rectangles construction. Strokes stay consistently thick, with corners subtly rounded to soften the geometry without losing its squared-off stance. Counters are tight and often vertically oriented, creating a dense texture, while terminals are blunt and uniform. Curves resolve into squarish bowls and rounded-rectangle shapes, giving letters like C, O, and S a controlled, engineered feel.
Best suited for headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where space is limited but impact is needed. It also fits logotypes and branding systems that want a condensed, industrial voice, and works well for short technical labels, titles, and bold callouts.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, combining a retro display attitude with a modern, machined precision. Its narrow footprint and strong vertical rhythm read as efficient, no-nonsense, and attention-grabbing—more “label and headline” than “body text.”
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact in a narrow width, using a disciplined, modular geometry and slightly softened corners to keep the forms cohesive at display sizes. The goal seems to be a strong, condensed voice that stays readable while projecting a confident, engineered personality.
The design’s tight apertures and condensed spacing produce a high-ink, poster-like color on the page. Numerals and capitals appear especially suited to compact settings where height and impact matter more than openness, and the consistent stroke treatment keeps long lines visually uniform.