Sans Superellipse Ollob 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype, and 'Cervino' and 'Cervo Neue' by Typoforge Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, friendly, playful, retro, sturdy, casual, display impact, friendly utility, space saving, graphic branding, rounded, soft corners, compact, blocky, high-ink.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly blunted terminals. Strokes keep an even, low-contrast weight, with generous internal rounding that prevents counters from feeling sharp despite the dense color. Curves and joins favor superelliptical geometry, giving letters a squared-off roundness; diagonals and verticals remain steady and upright. Proportions are tight and space-efficient, with short extenders and slightly condensed uppercase shapes that keep lines looking packed and rhythmic.
Well-suited to short, prominent text such as posters, headlines, storefront or wayfinding signage, and packaging where a compact, attention-grabbing wordshape is desirable. It can also work for logo wordmarks and labels that benefit from a friendly, rounded industrial feel.
The overall tone is approachable and upbeat, with a slightly retro, cartoon-adjacent sturdiness. Its rounded corners and chunky presence feel friendly rather than aggressive, lending a casual, informal voice that still reads as confident and solid.
The design appears intended to deliver strong presence in a compact footprint, using rounded superellipse forms to keep the texture warm and approachable. It prioritizes bold, graphic legibility and a consistent, playful rhythm over delicate detail.
The numerals and capitals maintain the same rounded-block logic, producing a consistent, poster-like texture in text. The design’s high ink coverage creates strong impact at display sizes, while the softened corners help it avoid looking harsh in longer phrases.