Sans Superellipse Ornen 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'JAF Bernini Sans' by Just Another Foundry, and 'PTL Golary Red' by Primetype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, condensed, industrial, assertive, poster-ready, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, compact display, systematic forms, modern utility, blocky, vertical, compact, square-shouldered, tight.
A condensed sans with tall proportions and a compact, stacked rhythm. Strokes stay uniform with minimal modulation, and curves tend toward rounded-rectangle forms rather than true circles, giving counters a squared, superelliptical feel. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, with tight apertures and crisp joins that emphasize verticality; the overall texture is dense and even, especially in uppercase and numerals.
Best suited to space-constrained settings where strong impact is needed, such as headlines, posters, signage, and bold packaging panels. It can also work for branding systems that rely on tall, compact wordmarks and a dense typographic color, particularly when set with generous leading or slightly opened tracking.
The tone is direct and forceful, with a pragmatic, no-nonsense presence. Its condensed, blocky shapes read as industrial and modern, projecting urgency and efficiency rather than softness or elegance.
The design appears intended to maximize presence in a narrow footprint while keeping a simple, uniform construction. Rounded-rectangle curves and tight apertures suggest a goal of sturdy legibility and a contemporary, utilitarian voice for display-driven typography.
Uppercase forms feel especially narrow and tightly fit, producing strong column-like word shapes. The numerals share the same compressed, squared-curved construction, supporting consistent color in mixed text. In longer lines, the condensed width increases perceived contrast between words and encourages careful tracking/leading choices to avoid a crowded feel.