Sans Superellipse Otrow 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, labels, sports branding, industrial, retro, technical, utilitarian, athletic, space saving, high impact, geometric consistency, industrial tone, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, squared bowls, closed apertures.
A condensed, heavy sans with a squared, superellipse construction: curves resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls and counters rather than true circles. Strokes are monolinear and firm, with flat terminals and tight apertures that create compact, dark letterforms. The uppercase is tall and narrow with simplified geometry, while the lowercase keeps similarly compact proportions and relatively small counters; punctuation and figures follow the same squared, mechanical logic.
This font performs best in short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging labels, and wayfinding or product marking where a compact footprint is useful. It also suits sports and team-style graphics, as well as UI or dashboard-style titles where a dense, technical presence is desired.
The overall tone feels industrial and pragmatic, with a retro technical flavor reminiscent of labeling, equipment markings, and scoreboard or athletic branding. Its dense forms read as forceful and no-nonsense, prioritizing impact over delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow width, using superellipse-based shapes to keep forms consistent and sturdy. Its controlled geometry and tight apertures suggest a focus on compact display typography with an engineered, industrial character.
Round letters like O/Q and numerals lean toward rounded rectangles, and joints are mostly squared-off, giving the face a sturdy, engineered rhythm. The figures are strong and uniform in color, with a distinctive, compact feel suited to tight settings.