Sans Superellipse Pemuy 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gravitica Compressed' by Ckhans Fonts, 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, and 'Polate Soft' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, condensed, punchy, modern, utilitarian, space-saving impact, display emphasis, signage clarity, modern utility, blocky, rounded corners, compact, monoline, high-impact.
A compact, heavy sans with a strongly condensed stance and block-like construction. Curves and counters are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, producing superellipse-style bowls and soft-cornered terminals rather than fully circular forms. Strokes read as monoline with minimal contrast, and the overall rhythm is tight, with narrow apertures and sturdy joins that keep shapes cohesive at large sizes. Numerals and caps share the same tall, compressed proportions, reinforcing a consistent, poster-ready texture.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and large-format messaging where impact and space efficiency matter. It can also work for branding, packaging callouts, and wayfinding-style signage that benefits from strong vertical emphasis and a compact footprint.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense: assertive, industrial, and contemporary. Its rounded corners temper the mass with a slightly friendly, engineered feel—more functional signage than playful display.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in a narrow width, using rounded-rectangle forms to keep the letterforms stable and consistent. It prioritizes bold presence and straightforward legibility for display-driven applications.
The condensed proportions create a dense typographic color, especially in long lines, while the rounded-square counters help maintain clarity in letters like O, D, and P. The overall silhouette is clean and uniform, favoring solid presence over delicate detail.