Sans Superellipse Olmin 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Festivo Letters' by Ahmet Altun, 'Perfume' by Fenotype, 'Cindie 2' by Lewis McGuffie Type, 'Karben 205 Mono' by Talbot Type, and 'Greeka' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, utilitarian, techy, no-nonsense, retro, impact, systematic, labeling, technical, display, squared, rounded corners, blocky, compact, high impact.
A compact, heavy sans with squared, superelliptical outlines and consistently rounded corners. Strokes stay even throughout, producing a strong, low-detail silhouette and a steady monospaced rhythm. Counters are relatively small and geometric, with rounded-rectangle bowls and tight apertures that emphasize a dense, poster-like color. Terminals are blunt and straight, and curves resolve into controlled, boxy arcs rather than soft circles.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, signage, packaging, and product labeling. It also fits UI or technical contexts where a strict monospaced rhythm is desirable, especially for titles, counters, and prominent interface text at larger sizes.
The overall tone is industrial and functional, evoking labeling, equipment markings, and pragmatic display typography. Its rigid geometry and uniform spacing read as technical and systematic, while the rounded corners keep it from feeling sharp or aggressive. The result is a confident, workmanlike voice with a slightly retro computer/terminal flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with simple, standardized shapes and a predictable grid-like rhythm. By combining monospaced spacing with rounded-rectangle construction, it aims for an engineered look that remains approachable and highly legible in display settings.
The typeface maintains a very consistent cell-based cadence, making letterforms feel engineered rather than calligraphic. The heavy weight and tight internal space favor larger sizes where the rounded-rect geometry and distinctive block shapes remain clear.