Sans Superellipse Ograg 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, 'Plak' by Linotype, and 'Balbek Pro' and 'Balbek Pro Cut' by Valentino Vergan (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, retro, punchy, utilitarian, sporty, space saving, high impact, signage ready, geometric feel, condensed, rounded corners, rectangular, compact, uniform weight.
A condensed, heavy sans with a rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes are monoline and dense, with tight interior counters and squared terminals softened by consistently rounded corners. Curves are expressed as superelliptic bowls rather than true circles, giving letters a compact, engineered feel; joins are sturdy and geometry-forward. The lowercase shows a tall, sturdy stance with short extenders and compact apertures, while figures follow the same blocky, rounded-rect silhouette for strong texture in strings of numbers.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display typography where dense, compact letterforms help maximize impact in limited horizontal space. It also fits packaging, labels, and wayfinding/signage applications that benefit from a sturdy, rounded-rect aesthetic and strong uniform weight.
The overall tone is bold and workmanlike, with a retro-industrial flavor that feels at home on signage and equipment labeling. Its compressed width and softened corners balance toughness with approachability, producing an energetic, sporty voice without becoming playful or whimsical.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact, space-efficient sans built from rounded-rect geometry, prioritizing bold presence and consistent rhythm. It aims for an industrial, contemporary display look that remains legible and cohesive across letters and numerals.
Because of the tight counters and condensed proportions, the texture becomes quite dark in paragraphs and the punctuation and small interior spaces can fill in at smaller sizes. It reads most confidently when given breathing room and used for short bursts of text where its compact width is an advantage.