Sans Superellipse Perad 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Gernsheim' by Brenners Template, 'Skate' and 'Timeout' by DearType, and 'Amsi Pro' and 'Amsi Pro AKS' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, industrial, assertive, retro, compact, punchy, impact, space-saving, branding, clarity, blocky, rounded corners, condensed, sturdy, poster-like.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, producing a dense, high-impact texture. Proportions are tightly condensed, with tall lowercase and short extenders, giving lines a stacked, efficient rhythm. Counters are relatively small and squarish, and many joins and terminals resolve into straight cuts or gently radiused ends, reinforcing the superellipse-inspired geometry.
This font is best suited to display applications where maximum impact is needed in limited horizontal space: headlines, posters, packaging labels, wayfinding/signage, and bold brand marks. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when a condensed, high-contrast-in-size look is desired, but its density suggests avoiding long passages of text.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a confident, no-nonsense presence. Its rounded corners keep the voice friendly enough to avoid harshness, but the dense weight and tight width still read as bold and commanding. The result feels contemporary-industrial with a hint of vintage signage and headline typography.
The design appears intended to deliver strong visual emphasis with a compact footprint, using rounded-rectangular forms to maintain a cohesive, modern geometric voice. It prioritizes solidity and legibility at large sizes, aiming for a bold, branded feel that remains controlled and consistent across letters and numerals.
The glyph set shown emphasizes simple, engineered shapes: rectangular bowls, compact apertures, and consistent corner radii. Numerals match the letterforms with the same condensed stance and sturdy, poster-ready silhouettes, supporting a cohesive typographic color in all-caps and mixed-case settings.