Sans Superellipse Oslom 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Kanyon' by Hurufatfont, and 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, modern, confident, industrial, friendly, impact, clarity, modernity, compactness, geometric, compact, blocky, rounded, clean.
This typeface is a compact, heavy sans with a geometric, superellipse-driven construction. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, producing dense, even color and clear rhythm in text. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle shapes rather than true circles, and many terminals are softly rounded, giving counters a squarish, contemporary feel. Proportions are condensed overall with sturdy verticals and wide, stable caps; lowercase forms stay straightforward and utilitarian with simple joins and restrained detail.
It performs best in display settings where a compact, high-impact voice is needed, such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and wayfinding or environmental signage. The uniform stroke weight and tight proportions help it hold shape at larger sizes and maintain strong visual punch in short phrases.
The overall tone is modern and forceful while remaining approachable due to the rounded geometry. It reads as pragmatic and industrial, with a contemporary, signage-like clarity and a confident, no-nonsense presence in headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary geometric sans with condensed proportions and a strong, solid texture. Its rounded-rectangle forms balance strict geometry with a touch of softness, aiming for assertive readability and a modern, utilitarian aesthetic.
Round letters like O and Q appear more like softened rectangles, reinforcing the superellipse character. The numerals are similarly compact and robust, matching the heavy texture of the letters and maintaining consistent presence alongside uppercase and lowercase.