Sans Superellipse Olnat 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Magr' by Locomotype and 'Yoshida Soft' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports, signage, packaging, industrial, sporty, technical, retro, utilitarian, impact, legibility, branding, uniformity, modernity, octagonal, chamfered, squared, blocky, compact.
A blocky sans built from squared, rounded-rectangle forms with pronounced chamfered corners. Strokes are heavy and even, with minimal modulation and crisp terminals that often end in flat cuts. Counters are compact and largely rectangular, and curves (as in O, C, S) resolve into faceted, superellipse-like arcs rather than true circles. Proportions read sturdy and slightly condensed in the uppercase, while the lowercase maintains a tall, sturdy presence with simple, geometric constructions and short, functional joins.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short bursts of text where its chunky geometry can carry impact. It works well for sports branding, product labels, wayfinding, and technical or industrial-themed graphics that benefit from a rugged, machined texture. At larger sizes it reads especially clearly, letting the chamfered detailing become a defining visual signature.
The overall tone is tough, engineered, and slightly retro, evoking stenciled labeling, athletic numbers, and equipment markings. Its faceted rounding gives a modern, machined feel that reads confident and no-nonsense. The dense rhythm and squared silhouettes create a commanding, poster-ready voice.
The design appears intended to translate rounded-rectangle geometry into a bold, highly legible display voice with an industrial edge. By standardizing chamfered corners and compact counters across the set, it aims for a cohesive, logo-friendly texture that stays consistent across letters and numerals.
Distinctive chamfering is consistent across letters and numerals, helping round forms feel purposeful rather than soft. Numerals are similarly constructed with squared bowls and clipped corners, reinforcing a uniform, industrial texture in running text. The design favors clear silhouettes and strong texture over delicate detail.