Sans Superellipse Terak 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, 'Ft Zeux' by Fateh.Lab, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, apparel, industrial, rugged, playful, retro, punchy, space-saving impact, analog texture, signage feel, brand punch, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, inked, stamped.
A compact, heavy sans with squared-off, superelliptical construction and generously rounded corners. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with subtly irregular edges that read like ink spread or a distressed stamp. Counters are tight and often squared (notably in C, G, O, and e), producing a strong, poster-like silhouette. Terminals tend to be blunt, and joins are sturdy; overall spacing is compact with a slightly uneven rhythm that adds texture without breaking legibility.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, labels, packaging, and branding marks where a dense, sturdy texture is desirable. It can work in brief bursts of display text and pull quotes, particularly when a stamped or screen-printed feel supports the message.
The face projects a tough, hands-on attitude—part workwear and part screen-printed ephemera. Its condensed heft and inky roughness give it a confident, street-level energy that feels both utilitarian and fun, with a mild vintage undertone.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle geometry and thick, uniform strokes to create bold silhouettes. The slightly roughened edges suggest an aim toward analog texture—evoking print, rubber stamps, or painted signage—while staying clean enough for clear display typography.
The uppercase set reads especially solid and sign-like, while the lowercase keeps the same blocky logic with simplified forms and tight apertures. Numerals are similarly chunky and compact, maintaining consistent color and impact across mixed text.