Sans Superellipse Dokum 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, mastheads, condensed, industrial, modern, assertive, editorial, space-saving impact, strong presence, geometric consistency, display clarity, rounded terminals, monoline, compact, vertical stress, soft corners.
A tightly condensed sans with monoline strokes and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into soft corners rather than true circles, giving bowls and counters a squared, superelliptical feel. Vertical stems dominate and most joins are simplified, creating a compact rhythm with narrow apertures and small interior counters in letters like a, e, and s. Terminals are consistently rounded, and the overall drawing favors tall, straight-sided forms with minimal modulation.
Best suited to short, high-impact text where space is limited: headlines, poster titles, mastheads, and bold label or packaging typography. It can also work for signage and UI display labels when a condensed, high-density voice is desired, though long passages will appear dark and tightly packed.
The tone is bold and utilitarian, mixing a contemporary, engineered feel with slightly softened edges. Its compressed stance reads urgent and attention-seeking, while the rounded corners keep it from feeling harsh or mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a minimal width while maintaining a cohesive, rounded-rect geometry. It prioritizes a strong vertical rhythm and consistent stroke behavior to create a solid, contemporary display texture.
Uppercase forms are especially tall and columnar, with rounded corners and tight counters that emphasize density. Lowercase follows the same condensed logic with a high x-height impression and restrained detailing, helping maintain a steady texture in lines of text. Numerals echo the same narrow, rounded-rectangle proportions, producing a uniform, poster-friendly block of color.