Sans Superellipse Osdep 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Formata' by Berthold, 'FF Clan' by FontFont, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, and 'Eastman Condensed' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, assertive, industrial, sporty, compact, modern, space saving, high impact, robust clarity, modern branding, blocky, condensed, rounded corners, closed apertures.
This typeface is built from dense, compact forms with squared geometry softened by rounded corners, giving many curves a superellipse-like feel. Strokes stay largely uniform, producing a solid, poster-ready texture with minimal modulation. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend toward the closed side, reinforcing a heavy, punchy silhouette. The lowercase shows a straightforward, utilitarian construction with simple terminals and sturdy joins, while spacing and widths feel compact and efficient overall.
Best suited to display roles where impact and economy of space matter: headlines, posters, labels, and bold brand lockups. It can work well for sports or industrial-themed identities and for straightforward signage where quick recognition is prioritized over airy readability. In running text, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes with generous line spacing.
The overall tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with an industrial, athletic energy. Its compressed, block-like shapes read as confident and loud, lending a contemporary, sign-and-sticker kind of presence. The rounded corners keep it from feeling harsh, adding a friendly robustness to the otherwise tough voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a compact footprint, combining squared, engineered structure with rounded-corner softness for a contemporary, approachable toughness. The consistent stroke weight and tight internal spaces suggest a focus on bold presence and strong typographic color in display settings.
At text sizes the dense rhythm can create a dark typographic color, especially in long lines, where the tight counters and compact proportions become more apparent. The numerals match the same heavy, condensed logic and maintain a consistent, sturdy weight alongside the letters.