Sans Superellipse Olbuv 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gravitica Compressed' by Ckhans Fonts, 'Cheap Pine' by HVD Fonts, 'Milky Bar' by Malgorzata Bartosik, and 'Parkson' by Rook Supply (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, condensed, poster, assertive, industrial, retro, space saving, high impact, display clarity, robustness, compact, blocky, rounded, dense, monoline.
A compact, condensed sans with heavy, even strokes and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) geometry throughout. Curves resolve into softened corners rather than true circles, giving counters a squarish, engineered feel. Terminals are mostly blunt with gentle rounding, and joins stay clean and restrained, producing a dense, sturdy texture in text. Proportions are tight, with tall vertical emphasis and slightly varying widths across letters and figures that keeps lines from feeling strictly uniform.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and bold brand statements where tight width and strong presence are an advantage. It should also work well for packaging callouts and signage that need to fit more characters into limited horizontal space while maintaining a solid, high-impact silhouette.
The overall tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with a utilitarian confidence that reads well at a glance. Its softened corners temper the weight, adding a friendly retro-industrial character rather than a sharp, aggressive one.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal space, combining condensed proportions with softened, rounded-rectangular construction for a robust yet approachable voice. It prioritizes strong silhouette and dense typographic color for display-forward communication.
The condensed rhythm creates strong vertical striping, while the rounded-square bowls and counters keep forms recognizable even in heavy weight. Numerals and lowercase share the same compact, monoline logic, supporting consistent emphasis in mixed settings.