Sans Superellipse Pimit 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bruon' by Artiveko, 'Bricked' by Cristian Mielu, 'Curtain Up JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Enza' by Neo Type Foundry, 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut, 'Brockies' by Ronny Studio, and 'Bikemberg' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, poster, retro, assertive, sporty, space saving, high impact, signage clarity, brand voice, retro utility, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, compact, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with tall, compressed proportions and a squared-off, superellipse construction. Strokes are uniform and dense, with rounded-rectangle curves, flat terminals, and tight interior counters that create a strong, ink-trap-free silhouette. Letterforms lean on vertical rhythm and simplified geometry; bowls and arcs resolve into squarish rounds, and the overall texture reads dark and solid at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short-form copy where maximum impact is needed in limited horizontal space. It works well for posters, sports or team identity, bold packaging callouts, and signage where a compact, high-presence wordmark or title needs to hold its shape at a distance.
The tone is bold and utilitarian, with a confident, no-nonsense presence. Its condensed, blocky shapes evoke athletic branding and industrial signage, while the rounded-square curves add a controlled, slightly retro warmth rather than a sharp tech feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving display voice with a strong vertical cadence and a cohesive rounded-rectangular geometry. It prioritizes bold recognition and uniform texture over delicate detail, aiming for sturdy legibility and high impact in branding and headline contexts.
The numerals mirror the same condensed, squared-round logic, keeping widths and curvature consistent across the set. In text settings the strong vertical emphasis and tight apertures increase punch and urgency, but the dense color and narrow spacing suggest it will perform best when given breathing room and used at larger sizes.