Sans Superellipse Ofbif 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Core Paint', 'Core Sans D', and 'Core Sans DS' by S-Core; 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK; and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, friendly, confident, retro, playful, approachable, space efficient, high impact, softened geometry, signage clarity, retro modern, rounded, compact, soft corners, blocky, even rhythm.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and smoothly softened corners throughout. Strokes are uniform and solid, with minimal modulation, producing strong color and an even typographic rhythm. Counters tend to be small and neatly carved, and terminals are consistently blunt and rounded rather than sharply cut. The overall geometry favors squared-off rounds (superellipse-like curves) and sturdy verticals, giving the design a stable, poster-ready presence.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and signage where you want strong presence with a friendly edge. It can also work for logos and packaging systems that benefit from compact width and rounded geometry, especially in short phrases and bold typographic layouts.
The rounded, blocky forms read as friendly and approachable while still feeling assertive and high-impact. Its squared curves evoke a slightly retro, signage-like tone—practical, straightforward, and upbeat rather than formal or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a space-efficient footprint while keeping the tone warm through rounded corners and squared curves. Its consistent stroke weight and simplified shapes suggest a focus on clarity, reproducibility, and a contemporary take on retro grotesk display styling.
The bold weight and compact proportions make punctuation and internal spaces feel tight, which enhances punch at large sizes but can make dense text feel dark. Numerals and capitals carry the same softened, squared geometry as the lowercase, supporting a cohesive, utilitarian voice.