Sans Superellipse Oldab 5 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Anantikos Sans' and 'Anantikos Serif' by Frantic Disorder, and 'Quebra Ex Condensed' by Vanarchiv (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, condensed, assertive, retro, space-saving impact, display strength, signage utility, blocky, compact, tall, square-shouldered, rounded-cornered.
A tall, compact sans with a strongly condensed stance and hefty vertical strokes. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle shapes, giving bowls and counters a squarish, superelliptical feel rather than true circles. Terminals are mostly blunt and flat, with minimal modulation and a tight, efficient rhythm that stacks cleanly in lines. Counters are relatively narrow and vertically oriented, producing a dense texture and strong silhouette in both uppercase and lowercase.
Well suited to display sizes where a narrow footprint and high impact are desirable, such as posters, headlines, and promotional graphics. The compact width also works for packaging, labels, and signage where space is limited but strong presence is needed. It can support logo wordmarks that benefit from a tall, compressed, industrial voice.
The tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a slight retro-industrial flavor reminiscent of signage and display lettering. Its compressed proportions and blocky rounding read as confident and no-nonsense, prioritizing impact over delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a tight horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle construction to keep forms sturdy and consistent. Its simplified geometry and blunt terminals suggest a focus on legibility at display sizes and a bold, utilitarian brand tone.
Lowercase forms keep a straightforward, workmanlike construction with compact apertures and short, sturdy joins, maintaining consistency with the uppercase. Numerals match the same tall, condensed architecture, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel uniform and punchy.