Sans Superellipse Tikon 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Komu' by DizajnDesign, 'Noga' by Font Boutique, 'Bellfort' by GRIN3 (Nowak), 'Moneer' by Inumocca, and 'Chairdrobe' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, logos, labels, gritty, industrial, hand-stamped, blunt, retro, impact, compact fit, rugged texture, display voice, textured, condensed, blocky, rounded-corner, uneven.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and subtly irregular outlines. Strokes stay largely uniform, with minimal modulation, and terminals tend to end in flat, squared cuts softened by corner rounding. Counters are compact and often squared-off, producing sturdy, dense letterforms; curves read more as superelliptical bowls than true circles. The texture appears intentionally distressed, with slightly wobbly edges and small nicks that create a printed, inked feel and mild per-glyph variation in silhouette.
Best suited to display roles where impact and texture are desirable—posters, product packaging, labels, badges, and bold editorial headings. It can work for short subheads or pull quotes, but the distressed edges and dense counters may reduce clarity in small sizes or long passages.
The overall tone is tough and workmanlike, like stenciled or stamped lettering that’s been worn by use. Its roughened surface and compact rhythm suggest utilitarian signage, packaging marks, or rugged editorial styling rather than polished corporate neutrality. The look balances friendliness from the rounded geometry with grit from the distressed contours.
This design appears aimed at delivering maximum punch in a compact width while adding a tactile, worn-print character. The rounded-rectangle skeleton keeps forms simple and consistent, while the roughened outlines introduce personality and a handmade, production-worn feel.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, compact footprint, keeping word shapes tight and punchy. The numerals match the same blunt, squared vocabulary, reinforcing a cohesive, label-like system. The distressing is visible enough to become part of the voice, especially at larger sizes or in short bursts of text.