Sans Superellipse Tunu 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neumatic Gothic' and 'Neumatic Gothic Round' by Arkitype, 'Athletic Condensed' and 'Athletic Pro' by Mandarin, 'Cargi' by Studio Principle Type, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, retro, playful, rugged, bold, impact, compactness, texture, condensed, rounded, soft corners, blunt terminals, stamped.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with blunt terminals and slightly irregular, inked-looking edges that give the shapes a subtly stamped texture. Counters are compact and often squarish, and curves resolve into superelliptical bowls rather than true circles, producing a tight, vertical rhythm. The numerals and lowercase follow the same blocky logic, with sturdy joins and minimal modulation for an assertive, compact color on the line.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, bold headlines, packaging fronts, labels, and storefront or wayfinding-style signage. It can also work for logo wordmarks and merch graphics where a compact, attention-grabbing presence is needed.
The overall tone feels industrial and retro, like labeling on crates, packaging, or mid‑century signage. The softened geometry keeps it from feeling harsh, adding a friendly, slightly playful character while still reading as tough and utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-ink headline voice built from rounded-rectangular forms, pairing strong visibility with a softened, tactile texture reminiscent of print and stamping.
The texture reads intentionally imperfect, especially at curves and inner corners, which adds warmth and a handmade/printed feel. The condensed proportions and dense counters make it most comfortable when given a bit of tracking and adequate size, where its chunky silhouettes stay distinct.