Sans Superellipse Pilah 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic' and 'Dharma Gothic Rounded' by Dharma Type, 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co., 'Maildore' by Maulana Creative, and 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports graphics, condensed, industrial, poster-ready, assertive, sporty, space-saving impact, graphic display, modern utility, strong branding, blocky, rounded corners, compact, high impact, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with tall proportions and strongly condensed letterforms. Strokes are uniform and monoline, with corners and terminals softened into squared-off rounds that give many shapes a superellipse feel. Counters are tight and apertures are relatively closed, producing dense word images; curves (C, G, O, S) read as rounded rectangles rather than true circles. The lowercase is sturdy and simplified, with single-storey a and g, a short-armed t, and minimal joins; punctuation and numerals match the same blunt, compact construction.
Best used for headlines, display lines, and short bursts of text where density and impact are assets—posters, branding marks, packaging labels, and sports or event graphics. It can also work for UI titles or navigation when set with generous tracking and adequate size to keep counters open.
The overall tone is bold and utilitarian, with a punchy, no-nonsense presence that feels modern and slightly industrial. Its compressed width and dense color lend an urgent, headline-forward character suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, combining a condensed build with softened, rounded-rectangle curves for a distinctive, contemporary silhouette. The consistent stroke weight and simplified details prioritize bold legibility and a strong, graphic word shape.
At larger sizes the rounded-rect geometry becomes a distinctive signature, while at smaller sizes the tight counters and condensed spacing can make long passages feel crowded. The vertical emphasis is strong, creating a consistent, rhythmic columnar texture across lines.