Sans Superellipse Oldod 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blue Creek' and 'Blue Creek Rounded' by ActiveSphere, 'Arges' by Blaze Type, 'Albireo' and 'Albireo Soft' by Cory Maylett Design, and 'Hype Vol 1' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, condensed, assertive, industrial, poster-ready, utilitarian, space saving, impact, brand voice, rounded corners, compact, tall, blocky, high impact.
A compact, tall sans with rounded-rectangle geometry and heavily simplified curves. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal modulation and tight internal counters that reinforce a dense, high-ink silhouette. Terminals are consistently softened, producing square-ish bowls and superelliptical rounds rather than true circles. The rhythm is compressed and vertical, with sturdy stems, short crossbars, and a pragmatic, engineered feel across letters and figures.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where space is limited and impact is needed, such as posters, packaging panels, labels, and storefront or wayfinding-style signage. It can also work for logo wordmarks and brand lockups that benefit from a compact, high-density silhouette.
The overall tone is forceful and no-nonsense, combining a contemporary condensed look with a slightly retro, sign-painterly solidity. Rounded corners keep the voice approachable, but the dense forms read as bold and commanding, lending a confident, attention-grabbing presence.
The design appears intended to maximize visual impact in narrow widths while maintaining friendliness through softened corners and simplified, superelliptical construction. Its consistent stroke weight and compact counters suggest a focus on strong reproduction in display contexts and bold typographic statements.
In text, the narrow set and tight counters create strong headline color and a continuous texture, especially in all caps. The numeral set appears similarly condensed and sturdy, matching the same rounded-rect logic for consistent branding and display use.