Sans Superellipse Orkod 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Normatica' by CarnokyType, 'Moderna Condensed' by Los Andes, 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, 'RF Dewi' by Russian Fonts, and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, modern, confident, industrial, friendly, impact, clarity, modernity, geometric unity, geometric, squarish, rounded, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded-rectangle construction and consistently blunt terminals. Curves resolve into superellipse-like bowls and counters, giving round letters a slightly squarish footprint and an even, engineered rhythm. Strokes are largely uniform with minimal modulation, and spacing reads compact but controlled, supporting dense setting. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and simplified forms, while the figures are broad and weighty with stable, flat-sided silhouettes.
Best suited to display applications where weight and geometric clarity are assets—headlines, posters, wayfinding, packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for short blocks of text or UI labels when a dense, punchy typographic color is desired, especially at moderate sizes where the compact internal space remains clear.
The tone is assertive and contemporary, with an industrial straightforwardness tempered by soft corner rounding. It fits a utilitarian, no-nonsense voice while still feeling approachable and clean rather than harsh.
Likely designed to deliver a sturdy, modern grotesk alternative with superellipse geometry—prioritizing impact, clean reproduction, and a cohesive rounded-rectangle personality across letters and figures.
The design emphasizes strong verticals and flat joins, with tight apertures and compact counters that build a dark, high-impact texture in paragraphs. The rounded geometry keeps the overall color smooth and consistent across mixed-case text and numerals.