Sans Superellipse Ormat 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Ramsey' by Associated Typographics and 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, industrial, assertive, compact, utilitarian, sporty, space saving, impact, signage, modern utility, branding strength, blocky, condensed, rounded corners, rectilinear, stencil-like joins.
A condensed, heavy sans with a strongly rectilinear skeleton and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) counters. Strokes are monoline and dense, with squared terminals softened by subtle corner rounding, producing a sturdy, machined feel. Curves in letters like C, G, O, and S are squarish and compact, and apertures are tight, emphasizing a packed rhythm. The overall construction favors verticality and straight-sided bowls, with crisp interior corners and minimal detailing for maximum impact.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, logos/wordmarks, sports graphics, packaging, and bold signage. It also works well for labels and UI moments where space is tight and a strong, condensed presence is needed, while longer passages may benefit from larger sizes and generous spacing.
The font conveys a tough, no-nonsense tone—confident, industrial, and slightly sporty. Its compressed proportions and chunky forms read as energetic and forceful, evoking labeling, equipment markings, and bold headline typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum boldness in a compact width, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep the shapes modern and consistent. Its simplified, monoline construction prioritizes clarity and punch over nuance, aiming for a robust display voice that holds up in demanding visual environments.
Counters and joins are notably compact, which boosts visual punch but can make similar shapes (e.g., O/0 and some curved letters) feel closely related at smaller sizes. Numerals follow the same squared, rounded-corner logic, keeping the set cohesive for display settings.