Sans Superellipse Olmat 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Basketball' by Evo Studio, 'New York Line' by Kustomtype, 'Nulato' by Stefan Stoychev, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, industrial, sporty, confident, retro, utilitarian, impact, space saving, clarity, modern utility, friendly strength, blocky, rounded, compact, sturdy, square-rounded.
A compact, heavy sans with squared proportions softened by large corner radii. Strokes are uniform and dense, with broad, rounded-rectangle counters that stay open even at bold sizes. The overall rhythm is tight and efficient, favoring verticality and short extenders, while terminals and joins consistently resolve into smooth, superellipse-like curves that keep the silhouette blunt rather than sharp.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, brand marks, labels, and wayfinding where a compact footprint and strong presence are useful. It also works well for product packaging and sports or industrial-themed graphics where bold, rounded-square forms reinforce a sturdy, modern look.
The tone is forceful and practical—more workwear than delicate—conveying a no-nonsense, engineered feel. Its rounded corners add approachability, keeping the boldness from feeling aggressive, and the condensed build lends an energetic, sports-and-signage attitude.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact in a condensed width while preserving clarity through rounded openings and simplified geometry. Its consistent corner treatment and uniform stroke weight suggest an intention to feel engineered and contemporary, with a subtle retro signage influence.
The numerals and capitals read as especially poster-ready, with stable, chunky shapes and minimal internal detailing. In continuous text it creates a strong texture and dark typographic color, so spacing and line breaks become important for comfortable reading at smaller sizes.