Sans Superellipse Porab 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Frontage Condensed' by Juri Zaech and 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, industrial, condensed, utilitarian, modern, punchy, space saving, impact, clarity, modern branding, signage utility, rounded corners, tall caps, uniform strokes, tight spacing, superelliptic.
A tall, tightly condensed sans with rounded-rectangle (superelliptic) construction throughout. Strokes are consistently heavy and even, with softened corners and mostly squared terminals that keep forms compact and vertical. Counters are narrow and upright, with rounded bowls in letters like O, Q, and D, and a clean, geometric rhythm across caps and lowercase. The lowercase stays straightforward and workmanlike, with single-storey a and g, a narrow t, and simple dots on i and j; figures are similarly compact, with a squared 0 and straight, monolinear 1.
Best suited to short, high-impact typography such as posters, headlines, product packaging, labels, and logo wordmarks where a tall condensed voice is helpful. It can also work for wayfinding or interface labels at larger sizes, but the dense counters suggest avoiding long passages of small text.
The overall tone is functional and contemporary, mixing a technical, engineered feel with friendly rounded edges. Its compressed proportions and heavy strokes give it a strong, assertive presence that reads as industrial and signage-like rather than delicate or editorial.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space while maintaining a clean geometric system. Rounded-rectangle curves and uniform strokes suggest an aim toward modern, industrial clarity with a slightly softened, approachable finish.
The superelliptic rounding is a defining motif, giving curves a slightly squared profile and making verticals feel rigid and architectural. The narrow apertures and tight internal space create a dense texture in longer lines, especially in all-caps settings.