Sans Superellipse Otrub 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Magnitudes' by DuoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, techno, poster-ready, assertive, retro-futurist, space-saving, high impact, geometric system, tech aesthetic, condensed, blocky, rounded-corner, tapered, monoline.
A condensed, monoline sans built from rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) forms with squared terminals and softened corners. Strokes are heavy and even, with tight internal counters and frequent vertical emphasis, giving the alphabet a tall, compact silhouette. Several glyphs show subtle wedge-like tapers and notch details at joins, while bowls and arches stay boxy rather than fully circular. The overall rhythm is dense and consistent, designed to hold its shape at display sizes with strong edge definition.
Best suited to headlines, posters, logos, and packaging where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. It also fits wayfinding-style signage and tech-themed graphics thanks to its squared curves and dense, vertical rhythm. For longer passages it will read most comfortably at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The tone is industrial and mechanical with a retro-futurist edge—confident, utilitarian, and slightly stylized. Its compact proportions and squared curves evoke techno, sci‑fi interfaces, and stencil-adjacent signage without feeling ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a tight horizontal footprint, combining rounded-rectangle geometry with disciplined stroke weight for a modern, engineered feel. Its small counters and stylized joins suggest a display-first approach aimed at bold, structured typography in contemporary and retro-tech contexts.
Round letters such as O/Q and numerals like 0/8 lean toward rounded-rectangle construction, producing a sturdy, modular look. The lowercase maintains a tall presence and compact counters, and the figures follow the same boxy geometry for a cohesive, system-like texture in text.