Sans Superellipse Sikop 5 is a very bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial display, condensed, industrial, poster-like, retro modern, assertive, space saving, visual impact, modern retro, display emphasis, compressed, monolinear feel, rounded corners, rectilinear, clean.
A tightly condensed sans with tall proportions and a compact rhythm. Strokes are predominantly straight and vertical, with rounded-rectangle curves in bowls and counters that keep forms smooth rather than geometric-circular. The design shows noticeable thick–thin behavior within letters—especially where verticals dominate—paired with crisp, squared terminals and minimal detailing. Lowercase shares the same narrow footprint and simplified construction, producing a uniform, stacked texture in words; numerals follow the same condensed, upright structure.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and brand marks where a compact width and strong vertical emphasis are beneficial. It can work well for packaging and editorial display settings that need impact in limited horizontal space. For long passages, the dense texture and tight counters suggest using it sparingly or at generous sizes and spacing.
The overall tone is bold and utilitarian, with a confident, attention-getting presence typical of display condensed faces. Its rounded-rectangular curves add a contemporary, engineered feel that reads as modern-retro rather than friendly or casual. The dense vertical rhythm creates a punchy, headline-forward voice.
The design appears intended to maximize impact in narrow columns by combining a condensed skeleton with firm verticals and rounded-rect curves. Its simplified shapes and strong silhouette suggest a display purpose aimed at modern, industrial-feeling typography with a controlled, engineered character.
Counters are relatively tight, emphasizing a solid black silhouette and strong vertical cadence. Curves tend toward superelliptical/rounded-rect shapes, which helps the font maintain consistency at large sizes and in tightly set lines.