Sans Superellipse Penaf 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Kaneda Gothic' by Dharma Type, 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co., 'Burger Honren' by IRF Lab Studio, and 'CG Triumvirate' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, sports, industrial, poster, assertive, sporty, condensed, space-saving, impact, signage, modern utility, headline strength, blocky, square-rounded, compact, monolinear, high-impact.
A compact, tightly condensed sans with heavy, monolinear strokes and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into squarish, superellipse-like bowls and counters, while corners are softened rather than sharply cut. Proportions are tall and space-efficient, with short apertures, sturdy terminals, and a generally uniform stroke rhythm that keeps the texture dark and even. Numerals and lowercase follow the same blocky logic, with simplified forms and minimal detailing for maximum solidity at display sizes.
Best suited to posters, headlines, and branding that need strong presence in limited horizontal space. It works well for packaging, badges, and athletic or industrial-themed graphics where a compact, high-impact wordmark is desirable, and less so for long-form reading where the dense texture could feel heavy.
The overall tone is forceful and functional, leaning toward industrial and athletic signage. Its dense, upright stance reads confident and no-nonsense, with a contemporary “impact” feel that prioritizes immediacy over finesse.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch and legibility in a compressed footprint, using squarish rounded geometry to keep forms consistent and sturdy. It prioritizes bold, space-saving display performance and a modern, utilitarian character.
The compressed widths and enclosed counters create strong vertical emphasis and a high-ink, headline-oriented color. Rounded corners prevent the forms from feeling brittle, giving the heaviness a slightly friendly, molded look rather than a sharp, mechanistic one.