Sans Superellipse Omdaw 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mercurial' by Grype and 'Great Escape' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, retro, punchy, friendly, quirky, impact, approachability, retro flavor, display clarity, rounded, soft corners, blocky, compact, sturdy.
A compact sans with chunky strokes and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves are squarish and superelliptical rather than circular, giving bowls and counters a softened, boxy feel (notably in O, o, e, and 0). Terminals are generally flat with subtly eased corners, and the overall rhythm is tight and energetic. Uppercase forms are sturdy and slightly condensed with simplified geometry, while lowercase keeps open, legible shapes and a straightforward, single-storey a and g; numerals follow the same squared-round logic with even color in text.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium display text where its compact width and chunky, rounded forms can read clearly and add personality. It works well for branding, packaging, signage, and promotional graphics that benefit from a friendly, retro-leaning impact.
The overall tone is bold in voice and lighthearted in character, balancing a friendly softness with a confident, poster-like presence. Its squared-round shapes and compact spacing suggest a mid-century to early-digital display sensibility that feels approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver strong visibility and character through softened, boxy geometry—combining robust letterforms with rounded corners for approachability. It prioritizes graphic presence and distinctive silhouette over strict neutrality.
The face maintains consistent rounding and stroke weight across letters and figures, producing a solid typographic color. Distinctive details like the compact t, the soft-shouldered r, and the squared counters help it stand apart from more neutral grotesks, especially at larger sizes.