Sans Superellipse Ogkob 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Benton Sans' and 'Benton Sans Std' by Font Bureau, 'FF Good' and 'FF Good Headline' by FontFont, and 'Cervino' and 'Kapra' by Typoforge Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, playful, punchy, retro, friendly, posterish, space saving, high impact, brand friendly, retro display, bold signage, rounded corners, compact, blocky, soft terminals, closed apertures.
A compact, heavy sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry, with softly squared curves and consistently blunted terminals. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal modulation, producing strong, dark letterforms and tight internal counters. The alphabet shows simplified constructions—especially in curves and joins—favoring solid, legible silhouettes over fine detail, and a generally tall, compressed rhythm with sturdy verticals and short cross-strokes.
Best suited for display use such as posters, headlines, brand marks, packaging, and bold signage where its dense color and compact shapes can carry impact. It also works well for short UI labels or badges when a friendly, rounded-yet-strong look is desired.
The overall tone feels friendly and slightly retro, with a toy-like solidity that reads as confident and approachable. Its rounded corners soften the weight, giving it a casual, upbeat voice suited to attention-grabbing messaging rather than quiet text setting.
The design appears intended to maximize impact in narrow space by pairing compact proportions with rounded-rectangle forms, creating a distinctive, highly legible display voice. The simplified, soft-cornered construction suggests a goal of combining toughness and approachability for branding and attention-focused typography.
Curved letters tend toward squarish bowls, and several forms use relatively closed apertures, which increases the graphic, stamp-like presence. Numerals and lowercase share the same dense, rounded construction, helping the set feel cohesive in bold headline lines.