Sans Superellipse Tekiv 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Laqonic 4F' by 4th february; 'FF DIN', 'FF DIN Arabic', and 'FF DIN Paneuropean' by FontFont; 'Gigenham' by Maulana Creative; 'DIN Next' and 'DIN Next Paneuropean' by Monotype; and 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, stencil, rugged, utilitarian, retro, industrial marking, stencil styling, distressed impact, compact emphasis, condensed, blocky, squared, rounded corners, rough edges.
A compact, heavy sans with squared, rounded-rectangle construction and strongly vertical proportions. Many letters show consistent stencil-like interruptions and small interior breaks, giving counters a segmented look. Stroke endings are mostly blunt with slightly uneven, distressed edges that read as worn ink or cut-out forms rather than smooth digital curves. The overall rhythm is tight and punchy, with simplified geometry and minimal modulation, creating a dense, poster-ready texture in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited for headlines, posters, apparel graphics, packaging, and signage where strong impact and an industrial stencil flavor are desired. It also works well for short UI labels or category headers when a rugged, utilitarian voice is appropriate, but the distressed detailing may reduce clarity for small body text.
The font conveys an industrial, no-nonsense tone with a rugged, workmanlike character. Its stencil breaks and worn edges suggest shipping marks, equipment labeling, and militaristic or workshop signage, while the rounded corners keep it from feeling overly sharp or techy. The result feels bold, assertive, and slightly retro.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, condensed voice rooted in stencil and industrial marking traditions, combining rounded-rectangle geometry with deliberate breaks and wear to evoke fabricated, applied lettering. It prioritizes immediate presence and thematic character over quiet readability.
The stencil gaps are integrated across many glyphs (including rounded forms and numerals), which helps maintain consistency in long text but also adds visual noise at smaller sizes. Counters tend to be compact, and the distressed perimeter adds a tactile, printed or sprayed-on impression.