Sans Superellipse Omriy 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, stickers, playful, quirky, friendly, retro, handmade, high impact, brand voice, friendly display, retro flavor, handmade feel, condensed, soft corners, superelliptic, compact, bouncy.
A compact, condensed sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves that read as superelliptic rather than purely circular. Strokes are heavy and even, with minimal modulation, and terminals tend to be blunt with subtly softened corners. The letterforms feel slightly irregular in a deliberate way—some verticals and joins show gentle wobble and asymmetry—creating an energetic rhythm without becoming illegible. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, and the overall texture is dark and punchy, especially in uppercase and numerals.
Best suited for display work where personality matters: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for short UI labels or signage when a friendly, punchy condensed look is desired, but its strong texture and idiosyncrasies favor larger sizes over long-form reading.
The font projects a playful, offbeat tone—like a hand-cut or screen-printed headline face—mixing friendliness with a slightly eccentric edge. Its condensed stance and chunky shapes give it a bold, poster-like presence while the softened geometry keeps it approachable rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, high-impact sans with softened geometric foundations and a handcrafted twist. It aims to balance strong legibility with a distinctive, informal character that stands out in branding and promotional contexts.
Distinctive narrow proportions and quirky details (notably in diagonals and curved joins) give the type a strong voice at display sizes. The figures are compact and sturdy, matching the weight and density of the letters, and the overall spacing creates a tight, rhythmic pattern well suited to short bursts of text.