Sans Superellipse Akfi 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Estricta' by Graviton, 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, and 'Manual' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, tech, modern, assertive, utilitarian, impact, compactness, geometric utility, modern signaling, systematic consistency, squared, rounded, compact, closed apertures, vertical stress.
A heavy, compact sans with a squared, superelliptical construction: curves resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls and corners rather than true circles. Strokes are monolinear with firm terminals, producing dense counters and a consistent, blocky texture. Proportions are tall and relatively narrow, with short extenders and tightly contained shapes that keep word images compact. Round letters like O/C/G lean toward squarish bowls, while diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) stay crisp and straight, reinforcing a rigid geometric rhythm.
Best suited to display roles where compactness and impact matter, such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and brand wordmarks. The dense, squared rhythm also works well for signage and interface labels where a strong, engineered voice is desired.
The overall tone is functional and contemporary, with an industrial, tech-forward feel. Its compact, squared forms read as engineered and no-nonsense, projecting strength and efficiency rather than softness or warmth.
The design appears intended to translate geometric, rounded-rect forms into a robust sans that maintains a tight footprint and high presence. It prioritizes consistency and firmness across shapes to deliver a modern, industrial display texture.
The lowercase shows single-storey a and g with simplified, closed forms, and many letters have restrained apertures that increase the solid, “packed” look. Numerals follow the same rounded-rectangle logic with sturdy verticals and minimal modulation, staying visually consistent with the uppercase and lowercase.