Sans Superellipse Pekod 5 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Organetto' by Latinotype, 'DIN Next' and 'DIN Next Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'Aago' by Positype, and 'Greeka' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, assertive, industrial, retro, compact, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, clarity, uniformity, rounded corners, blocky, condensed, high contrast (color), sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with squared proportions softened by rounded corners. Strokes are consistently thick and largely uniform, producing dense counters and a strong, poster-like color on the page. Curves are built from superellipse-like shapes rather than true circles, while terminals stay blunt and geometric. The design keeps a steady rhythm and tight interior spaces, giving letters a sturdy, engineered feel; numerals and caps share the same solid, squared construction for a highly consistent texture.
Best suited to display applications where strong presence is needed: headlines, posters, large-scale signage, packaging, and punchy brand marks. It can also work for short UI labels or section headers when a compact, high-impact voice is desired, but it is less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes due to the tight counters.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a slightly retro, industrial flavor. Its compact geometry feels practical and authoritative, projecting a straightforward, attention-grabbing voice rather than a delicate or expressive one.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space while maintaining a clean, geometric consistency. The rounded-rectangle construction suggests an intent to blend industrial sturdiness with approachable, modern softness.
The condensed proportions and heavy weight make the white space inside letters relatively small, which boosts impact at large sizes but can make fine details close up in smaller settings. The rounded-rectangle construction keeps the look friendly enough to avoid feeling harsh, even with the dense strokes.