Sans Superellipse Onmil 5 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Expedition' by Aerotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logos, ui labels, futuristic, tech, industrial, retro, tech tone, geometric consistency, display impact, logo utility, squared, rounded corners, geometric, modular, stencil-like.
A geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle forms with consistent stroke thickness and a squared, superelliptical skeleton. Corners are broadly rounded and terminals are clean and blunt, creating a compact, modular rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and numerals. Many counters are rectangular and tightly controlled, and several letters use deliberate openings or notches that simplify curves into straight segments. Overall spacing reads sturdy and even, with a strong emphasis on flat horizontals/verticals and minimal curvature.
Best suited to display typography where its modular geometry can read clearly: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, and tech-oriented branding. It also works well for short UI labels, dashboards, and titles where a sturdy, engineered voice is desired, while dense body text may feel tight due to the compact counters and squared construction.
The design conveys a futuristic, engineered tone—precise, utilitarian, and slightly game-like. Its rounded-square geometry gives it a friendly edge compared to purely angular techno faces, while the clipped apertures and tight counters keep it firmly in a technical, digital register.
The font appears designed to translate rounded-square geometry into an everyday sans, balancing strict rectilinear structure with softened corners for approachability. Its consistent stroke and purposeful apertures suggest an intent to evoke technology and modern machinery while staying highly graphic and logo-friendly.
Distinctive features include boxy bowls (e.g., in O, D, 0, 8, 9) and simplified joins that sometimes create small gaps or cut-ins, which can add personality but also make similar forms feel more mechanical than calligraphic. Numerals follow the same rounded-rectilinear logic, matching the caps well for interface and display settings.