Sans Superellipse Piban 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fairweather' by Dharma Type, 'FF Good' by FontFont, 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5, and 'DIN 2014' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, condensed, assertive, industrial, retro, editorial, space saving, strong emphasis, signage feel, headline impact, geometric unity, compact, blocky, squared, rounded, high impact.
A compact, heavy sans with tightly set proportions and squared, superellipse-like curves. Strokes are monolinear and dense, with short apertures and firm terminals that keep counters small and the texture dark. Round letters (O, C, G) read as rounded-rectangle forms, while straight-sided letters (E, F, H, N) emphasize a rigid vertical rhythm. In the lowercase, the single-storey a and g and the short-armed r reinforce a utilitarian, condensed build; figures are similarly sturdy, with an oval 0 and simple, blocky construction.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and large-format messaging where compact width and strong impact are desirable. It can work for branding and packaging that needs a bold, space-saving wordmark, and for signage-style applications where a sturdy, condensed voice helps text hold its shape.
The overall tone is forceful and pragmatic, with a no-nonsense, display-forward presence. Its compressed geometry and dark color evoke industrial signage and bold editorial headlines, leaning slightly retro without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended as a condensed, high-impact sans built from rounded-rectangular geometry, aiming for maximum presence in minimal horizontal space. Its simplified forms and consistent stroke behavior suggest a focus on dependable display performance and a strong, modern-industrial tone.
The typeface maintains a consistent, vertical cadence with minimal detailing, prioritizing solidity over openness. The narrow internal spaces and tight joins create strong emphasis at large sizes and a dense typographic color in paragraphs.