Sans Superellipse Ormaf 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, 'Nouveau Standard JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'JAF Bernini Sans' by Just Another Foundry, 'Size' by SD Fonts, and 'Cargi' by Studio Principle Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, condensed, assertive, industrial, utilitarian, modern, space saving, high impact, strong voice, geometric consistency, blocky, compact, squared, monoline, sturdy.
A compact, tightly set sans with strongly condensed proportions and heavy, even strokes. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle/superellipse forms, keeping counters relatively small and openings controlled. Terminals are predominantly flat and blunt, with minimal modulation, producing a uniform rhythm and a solid, poster-like color. The uppercase is tall and rectangular, while the lowercase maintains simple, engineered shapes with single-storey forms and restrained apertures; numerals follow the same compact, vertical logic.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a compact, high-impact word shape is useful. It also fits packaging and signage that need strong presence within limited horizontal space, and can work for labels and short UI callouts when set with generous tracking.
The overall tone is forceful and workmanlike—direct, efficient, and slightly retro-industrial. Its compressed massing reads as confident and attention-seeking, with a no-nonsense voice suited to bold statements rather than delicate nuance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual strength in a narrow footprint, using superelliptical rounding to soften an otherwise blocky, engineered structure. It prioritizes uniform stroke weight, tight spacing economy, and bold legibility for display-centric typography.
Because counters are tight and strokes are dense, the face gains impact at display sizes but can feel dark in long lines or small settings. The consistent squared-round geometry across letters and figures helps maintain cohesion in mixed-case and alphanumeric use.