Sans Superellipse Orliz 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, condensed, assertive, modern, utility, space saving, high impact, modern utility, display clarity, squared, blocky, compact, geometric, monoline.
A compact, heavy sans with a tall, condensed stance and broadly uniform stroke weight. Curves are engineered from rounded-rectangle geometry, yielding squared bowls and softened corners rather than fully circular forms. Counters are tight and apertures run small, creating dense color and strong vertical rhythm. Terminals are mostly blunt and flat, with clean, straight joins and minimal modulation; diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are steep and crisp, and figures are sturdy, block-like forms suited to impact.
Well suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where a compact footprint and high visual impact are needed. It also works for branding elements and short UI labels that benefit from a strong, condensed voice, especially when set with generous tracking to open up the tight counters.
The overall tone is direct and workmanlike, with a contemporary, industrial feel. Its compressed proportions and squared rounding read as confident and utilitarian, emphasizing clarity and punch over softness or elegance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a narrow measure, combining blunt industrial forms with rounded-rectangle curves for a modern, engineered look. Its consistent stroke weight and compact geometry prioritize bold readability and a cohesive, utilitarian aesthetic across letters and figures.
The condensed width and tight internal spaces make the face feel powerful at display sizes, while longer text blocks take on a dark, poster-like texture. The punctuation and numerals follow the same squared, compact construction, helping maintain a consistent, no-nonsense rhythm across mixed content.