Sans Superellipse Ogdak 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' by Artegra, 'Blooms' by DearType, 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Golden Record' by Mans Greback, and 'Trade Gothic Display' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids branding, merchandise, playful, friendly, punchy, retro, informal, display impact, approachability, retro flavor, playful branding, rounded, chunky, soft corners, bouncy, cartoonish.
A heavy, rounded sans with a soft, superelliptical construction and blunted terminals throughout. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, and counters are compact, giving letters a dense, ink-trap-free silhouette. Curves are generous and slightly squarish rather than perfectly circular, while joins and corners stay pillowy and rounded. Overall spacing and proportions feel deliberately compact, with short extenders and sturdy bowls that keep word shapes cohesive at display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, packaging panels, and logo lockups where its thick, rounded shapes can carry personality. It also works well for playful branding, children’s materials, and merchandise graphics that benefit from a warm, informal voice.
The font projects a cheerful, approachable tone with a slightly quirky, hand-cut poster energy. Its chunky forms and softened geometry make it feel friendly and humorous rather than formal, leaning into a casual retro sensibility that reads as confident and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with friendly, rounded geometry—prioritizing bold legibility and character over refined text economy. Its superelliptical, softened shapes suggest an aim toward approachable display typography for branding and advertising contexts.
Uppercase forms are simple and blocky with rounded interior corners, while lowercase maintains the same chunky logic and compact apertures. Numerals match the weight and softness of the letters, keeping a consistent, bold rhythm across mixed settings.