Sans Superellipse Pilif 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, industrial, condensed, athletic, authoritative, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, systematic geometry, modern utility, squared, rounded corners, compact, blocky, sturdy.
A compact sans with tall proportions, heavy strokes, and tightly controlled counters. Curves are built from squared, rounded-rectangle forms, giving bowls and terminals a softly chamfered, superelliptical feel rather than true circles. Strokes stay largely uniform, with crisp joins, flat-ended horizontals, and consistently rounded corners that keep the texture firm but not sharp. The numerals and lowercase maintain a dense rhythm, with clear, simplified shapes designed to hold up at display sizes and in punchy settings.
Well suited to headlines, posters, and brand marks where a compact width and strong presence are useful. It also fits packaging, labels, and signage systems that benefit from sturdy, geometric letterforms and consistent stroke weight at larger sizes.
The overall tone is bold and workmanlike, with a modern industrial edge. Its squared rounding and condensed stance evoke sport graphics, equipment labeling, and no-nonsense signage, reading as confident and direct rather than delicate or expressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while keeping forms clean and systematic. Its superelliptical construction suggests a goal of combining geometric precision with softened corners for a contemporary, durable look.
Round letters such as O/C/G are notably squarish, and the apertures feel deliberately tightened for a compact, high-impact color on the line. The punctuation and dots appear substantial, supporting the same robust, geometric logic as the letters.