Sans Superellipse Timir 5 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, stickers/labels, rugged, vintage, industrial, playful, headline impact, retro print feel, compact emphasis, rugged branding, condensed, blocky, soft-cornered, ink-trap feel, distressed.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners that keep the forms friendly despite the dense color. Strokes are thick and largely monolinear, with subtly irregular, roughened edges that mimic worn printing or stamped ink. Counters are small and often squarish, and curves resolve into flattened arcs rather than true circles, reinforcing a sturdy, compressed rhythm. The overall texture is consistent across letters and numerals, with occasional notch-like joins and edge chatter adding tactile character.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, title treatments, packaging, labels, and bold signage where texture and personality are an advantage. It can also work for large-size pull quotes or brand marks that want a rugged, printed feel; for longer passages, generous size and spacing help maintain clarity.
The font projects a tough, workmanlike tone with a retro print-shop edge. Its worn surface and condensed heft feel energetic and slightly mischievous, balancing utilitarian signage vibes with a handmade, imperfect warmth.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact in a compact width while retaining a soft-cornered, superelliptical skeleton. The added edge wear and minor irregularities suggest an intention to evoke analog printing—stamped, letterpress, or screen-printed—without sacrificing the simple, legible structure of a bold sans.
In text, the strong vertical emphasis and tight internal spaces create a dark, poster-ready paragraph color, while the distressed outline prevents it from feeling purely geometric. The numerals match the letterforms in weight and corner treatment, supporting cohesive headline setting.