Sans Superellipse Okbuh 5 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix and 'Marce' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, retro, industrial, condensed, punchy, poster-like, space saving, high impact, display clarity, geometric consistency, rounded corners, tall proportions, tight spacing, vertical stress, compact counters.
A condensed sans with tall, compressed proportions and a strong vertical rhythm. Strokes are sturdy and largely uniform, with subtle contrast and softened, squared-off terminals that read as rounded rectangles rather than true circles. Counters are compact and apertures tend to be narrow, giving the forms a dense, economical texture. Curves (as in C, G, O, S) are built from superellipse-like geometry, while straight-sided letters (E, F, H, N) emphasize the font’s clean, structural feel. Overall spacing appears tight, reinforcing the compact, columnar silhouette in text.
This font is best suited to headlines and display typography where space is limited but impact is required—posters, packaging, labels, and bold brand statements. It can also work well for signage and short UI callouts when a compact, high-contrast-to-background word shape is desirable.
The letterforms project a confident, utilitarian tone with a distinctly retro-industrial flavor. Its compressed stance and blunt, softened corners feel assertive and practical, suited to messaging that needs to look direct and deliberate rather than delicate or conversational.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a narrow footprint, using superellipse-based curves and softened corners to keep heavy strokes readable and consistent. Its geometry prioritizes compactness and a strong, industrial rhythm for attention-grabbing titles and condensed wordmarks.
In the sample text, the condensed width and tight counters create a strong “headline color,” with prominent vertical strokes and minimal roundness drift. The numerals share the same compressed, blocky logic, helping the set feel cohesive for mixed alphanumeric display use.