Sans Superellipse Olbat 5 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'FF DIN Paneuropean' by FontFont, 'Framer Sans' by June 23, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block, and 'Merchanto' by Type Juice (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, brand marks, industrial, condensed, confident, no-nonsense, contemporary, space-saving, high impact, functional clarity, geometric uniformity, squarish, rounded corners, compact, sturdy, geometric.
A compact, heavy sans with squared, superellipse-like curves and noticeably rounded corners. Strokes remain consistent throughout, producing a sturdy, poster-ready texture with minimal contrast. Counters are tight and largely rectangular-oval, and terminals are clean and blunt rather than tapered. The proportions are condensed with a tall, vertical stance, giving words a dense rhythm and strong column-like alignment.
Best suited for headlines and short blocks of copy where condensed width and strong weight improve impact. It works well for signage, labels, packaging, and brand applications that benefit from a compact, robust voice and consistent texture at large sizes.
The overall tone feels utilitarian and assertive, with an industrial clarity that reads as modern and practical. Its condensed heft suggests signage and packaging more than delicate editorial typography, projecting confidence and straightforwardness.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum legibility and presence in limited horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep the forms friendly while maintaining an engineered, functional feel.
Round letters (such as O/C/G) keep a squarish bowl shape, while joins and corners are softened, preventing the heavy weight from feeling harsh. Numerals and capitals carry the same compact, engineered logic, helping mixed-case settings stay visually uniform and emphatic.