Sans Superellipse Pemal 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Bellfort Draw' by GRIN3 (Nowak), 'Thinking' by Graphicxell, 'Morning Paper JNL' by Jeff Levine, and 'Duotone' by Match & Kerosene (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, retro, industrial, confident, compact, punchy, space saving, high impact, sturdy branding, retro utility, blocky, rounded corners, condensed, heavy, geometric.
A condensed, heavy sans with a rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes stay broadly uniform, producing dense color and a tight, poster-like rhythm. Counters are compact and often squarish, with terminals that feel clipped but eased, giving the face a sturdy, engineered silhouette. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and short extenders, keeping lines of text visually packed and highly economical in width.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and bold branding where compact width and strong impact are advantages. It also fits wayfinding-style signage, labels, and logo wordmarks that need a sturdy, space-efficient presence.
The overall tone is bold and assertive with a retro-industrial flavor. Its compact geometry reads as practical and hardworking, while the rounded corners prevent it from feeling harsh, adding a friendly, approachable edge to an otherwise tough display voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in minimal horizontal space, combining industrial solidity with softened corners for a more contemporary, friendly finish. Its tall lowercase and dense texture suggest a focus on display readability and tight, impactful setting.
The condensed proportions and tight interior spaces make it most effective at larger sizes where the rounded-rect geometry and distinctive counters are clear. The figures follow the same compact, blocky logic, helping numerals and letters feel stylistically unified in headlines and labels.