Sans Superellipse Sibih 5 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk' and 'Akzidenz-Grotesk W1G' by Berthold, 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, and 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, assertive, industrial, retro, utilitarian, poster-ready, space-saving impact, bold display, signage clarity, geometric branding, condensed, blocky, compact, rounded corners, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with tall proportions and tightly controlled counters. Strokes are mostly uniform with gently rounded, superellipse-like corners that keep the shapes soft while maintaining a blocky footprint. Curves on forms like C, G, O, and S feel squared-off rather than circular, and joins stay clean and blunt. Spacing appears economical, creating a dense, vertical rhythm that holds together well in all-caps and headline settings.
Best suited to high-impact display work such as headlines, posters, labels, and wayfinding where compact width and strong color are advantages. It can also support bold branding systems and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, condensed voice.
The overall tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with a workmanlike, signage-oriented clarity. Its softened rectangular curves add a subtle retro warmth, but the dominant impression remains bold, direct, and functional.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in limited horizontal space, pairing a condensed build with rounded-rectangle geometry for a friendly-but-tough display sans. It prioritizes punchy silhouettes and consistent texture for attention-grabbing typography.
The numerals share the same condensed, sturdy construction, with simple, high-impact silhouettes. Lowercase forms are straightforward and compact, matching the uppercase weight and creating a consistent texture in mixed-case text.