Sans Superellipse Okloz 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cholla' by Emigre, 'Mercurial' by Grype, and 'UNicod Sans' by Mostardesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, ui labels, techy, friendly, retro, utilitarian, playful, space saving, clear labeling, modern branding, geometric character, rounded, squared, compact, blocky, geometric.
A compact sans with a squared, superellipse construction and generously rounded corners throughout. Strokes are heavy and even, with minimal contrast and mostly monoline behavior. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle terminals, giving counters a soft, boxy feel; the overall texture is dense and steady in text. Uppercase forms are straightforward and geometric, while lowercase includes single-story shapes and short, sturdy extenders that reinforce the condensed, pragmatic rhythm.
Best suited to short-to-medium text at display sizes where its dense weight and rounded-rect geometry can read clearly—headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and product labeling. It can also work well for UI labels and dashboards where a sturdy, geometric sans is desired, especially in tight horizontal spaces.
The font reads as modern-industrial with a friendly edge: sturdy, direct, and slightly playful due to the softened corners and rounded-rect geometry. Its tone suggests technical labeling and contemporary UI, but with a hint of retro signage character rather than a purely clinical feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, space-efficient sans with a distinctive superellipse skeleton—combining the clarity of geometric construction with softened corners to keep the texture approachable. It prioritizes consistency and legibility in bold display settings while preserving a recognizable, modern-tech silhouette.
The numerals match the letterforms’ squared rounding and weight, staying clear and compact. Diacritics and punctuation shown in the sample maintain the same softened, blocky terminal logic, supporting a cohesive, engineered look across mixed-case settings.