Sans Superellipse Pirow 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Marce' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, labels, packaging, condensed, utilitarian, assertive, industrial, retro, space-saving, impact, clarity, rounded corners, closed apertures, high waists, compact, blocky.
This typeface uses compact, vertically oriented proportions with sturdy strokes and softly squared, superelliptical curves. Rounds like C, O, and Q read as rounded rectangles, giving the design a structured, engineered geometry rather than a purely circular feel. Terminals are generally blunt with subtly softened corners, and counters are relatively tight, producing a dense, high-impact texture in text. The overall construction is consistent and monolinear in impression, with simple joins and minimal flourish for a clean, pragmatic silhouette.
It performs best in short-to-medium settings where strong presence and compact width are useful, such as headlines, posters, wayfinding, labels, and packaging. The dense stroke color and tight counters make it especially effective for bold titling, while longer passages may benefit from generous tracking and leading.
The tone is firm and no-nonsense, with an industrial, signage-like directness. Its compressed stance and squared curves add a slightly retro, display-forward character that feels confident and efficient rather than delicate or expressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving, high-impact sans with a distinctive squared-round geometry. By combining blunt terminals with superelliptical rounds, it aims for clear, modern utility with a subtle retro-industrial edge suitable for display and branding.
The numeral set matches the compact, squared-round logic of the letters and maintains strong presence at text sizes. In the sample text, the tight internal space and condensed rhythm create a dark, continuous color that favors emphasis and punch over airy readability.