Sans Superellipse Tikul 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF DIN', 'FF DIN Arabic', and 'FF DIN Paneuropean' by FontFont; 'MVB Diazo' by MVB; 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type; and 'Coben' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, headlines, logos, handmade, playful, casual, friendly, quirky, humanized sans, compact display, hand-ink texture, friendly branding, condensed, rounded, inked, soft corners, slightly rough.
A condensed, rounded sans with tall proportions and softly squared curves that read like superelliptical forms. Strokes stay largely monolinear, with subtle irregularities and blunt terminals that create an inked, slightly rough edge. Counters are compact and rounded-rectangular, and the overall rhythm is lively rather than mechanical, with small variations in stroke shape that feel intentionally hand-drawn. Numerals follow the same narrow, upright structure with simple, sturdy shapes.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display settings such as posters, packaging, book covers, and punchy headlines where a handmade feel is desired. It can also work for logos and labels that need a compact footprint and a friendly, crafted voice.
The font conveys a friendly, handmade tone—approachable and informal, with a touch of quirky charm. Its narrow, upright stance keeps it tidy and efficient while the textured edges add warmth and personality.
The design appears intended to blend condensed efficiency with a hand-rendered, inked texture—delivering a readable sans structure while adding warmth and character through rounded geometry and subtle roughness.
In running text the texture becomes more apparent, giving headlines a stamped or marker-drawn feel. Spacing appears relatively even for a condensed design, helping it stay readable at display sizes while preserving a distinctive, imperfect surface character.