Sans Superellipse Lokiv 5 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Heidth Variable' by Arkitype and 'Boom Amorita' by Beary (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, condensed, industrial, poster, retro, assertive, space-saving, impact, geometric clarity, retro modern, rounded terminals, soft corners, vertical stress, compact, high impact.
A condensed display sans built from tall, rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) forms with softened corners and largely monolinear strokes. Counters are narrow and vertically oriented, and many letters rely on straight stems with gently rounded ends, giving the design a clean, tubular silhouette. Curves are controlled and geometric rather than calligraphic, with compact apertures and tight interior spaces that emphasize a strong vertical rhythm. Numerals follow the same compressed, rounded architecture for a consistent texture in mixed text and figures.
Best suited to headlines and short statements where a tall, space-saving look is desired, such as posters, packaging, labels, and storefront or wayfinding signage. It can also work for branding systems that need a condensed, geometric voice with a softened edge.
The font projects a confident, no-nonsense tone with a distinctly retro-industrial flavor. Its tall, compact shapes feel efficient and engineered, while the rounded corners keep the voice friendly enough for contemporary branding.
The likely intention is a high-impact condensed sans that combines geometric, rounded-rectangle construction with a strong vertical cadence, optimized for attention-grabbing display typography while maintaining a smooth, modern finish.
In text lines, the condensed width creates dense word shapes and strong headline color. The design’s narrow counters and compact apertures make it read best when given enough size or tracking, especially in longer strings of text.