Sans Superellipse Pinos 5 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Absolut Pro' by Ingo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, sturdy, friendly, retro, industrial, punchy, impact, clarity, space-saving, branding, blocky, compact, rounded corners, squared rounds, tight counters.
A compact, heavy sans with squared-off rounds and generous corner radii that give letters a superelliptical, rounded-rectangle silhouette. Strokes stay visually even, producing a solid, poster-like color on the page, while counters are relatively tight and clearly shaped. The overall rhythm is condensed and vertical, with straight-sided curves, blunt terminals, and a consistent, engineered smoothness across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Well-suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks that need a compact, assertive presence without feeling harsh. It works especially well in short bursts of text—signage, labels, UI headers, sports or entertainment graphics—where the dense weight and rounded-square forms can carry a strong identity. For long body copy, it is likely better as an accent face due to its heavy color and tight internal space.
This face feels sturdy and pragmatic, with a slightly playful, retro-industrial flavor. The rounded-rectangle geometry softens the tone, keeping it friendly and approachable while still reading as confident and emphatic.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact messaging in limited horizontal space, pairing condensed proportions with softened, squared curves for a distinctive but controlled voice. Its uniform stroke behavior and simplified shapes suggest an emphasis on consistency and legibility at display sizes, with a recognizable geometric signature.
The numerals and capitals maintain the same squared-round logic, creating a cohesive system-like feel. Descenders and bowls stay compact, and the overall texture reads as a continuous, dark typographic band, reinforcing its display-oriented character.