Sans Superellipse Akbu 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, retro, technical, condensed, clean, space saving, display impact, systematic geometry, industrial clarity, rounded corners, rectilinear, compact, high contrast (shape), geometric.
A condensed, monoline sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry and tight curves. Strokes stay even in thickness with squared-off terminals softened by consistently radiused corners, creating a crisp, engineered silhouette. Counters are narrow and vertically oriented, with open apertures kept compact to match the tall proportions. The rhythm is steady and modular, with letterforms feeling constructed from straight stems and controlled, superellipse-like bends rather than calligraphic motion.
Best suited to display sizes where its condensed proportions and rounded-rect geometry can create a strong, space-efficient voice. It works well for headlines, poster typography, packaging, labels, and wayfinding-style signage where a clean, engineered look is desired.
The overall tone is utilitarian and modernist with a strong retro-industrial flavor, reminiscent of labeling, equipment markings, and mid‑century display typography. Its narrow stance and squared curves lend a disciplined, technical feel while the rounded corners keep it approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact sans that combines strict vertical economy with softened, rounded corners—balancing technical clarity with a distinctive, retro-modern personality.
Uppercase forms emphasize tall verticals and compact bowls, while lowercase maintains the same rectilinear softness for a cohesive system. Numerals follow the same condensed, rounded-rect construction, reading clearly in tight settings and reinforcing the font’s signage-like character.