Sans Superellipse Ornut 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, retro, tech, sturdy, space saving, display impact, geometric unity, industrial clarity, condensed, rounded, monoline, squared, closed apertures.
A condensed, monoline sans with rounded-rectangle (superelliptic) construction and softened corners throughout. Stems are straight and uniform, while bowls and counters read as tall, rounded rectangles, creating a consistent vertical rhythm. Many forms favor closed or near-closed apertures and compact joins, giving letters a dense, efficient footprint; curves terminate cleanly with minimal modulation. Numerals follow the same squared-rounded logic, with simple, sturdy shapes and tight internal counters that stay clear at display sizes.
Best suited to display typography where its condensed, rounded-rect geometry can read clearly and create a strong graphic presence—headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, and wayfinding/signage. It can also work for short UI labels or product naming where space is tight and a robust, engineered look is desired.
The overall tone feels industrial and utilitarian with a retro-technical edge, reminiscent of labeling, equipment marks, and streamlined mid‑century display typography. Its compact proportions and rounded geometry convey firmness and clarity rather than softness, projecting a confident, engineered character.
The font appears designed to deliver a compact, high-impact sans built from superelliptic shapes, prioritizing uniform stroke weight and a cohesive rounded-rect silhouette for modern-industrial display use. Its closed apertures and tightened proportions suggest an emphasis on punchy, space-efficient typography with a distinctive geometric stamp.
The design’s narrow set width and tall rounded counters make it especially distinctive in uppercase, where the superelliptic geometry becomes most apparent. Spacing appears tuned for impactful headlines, with a consistent, blocky texture that holds together well in large, high-contrast applications.