Sans Superellipse Ponar 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection and 'FF Good' and 'FF Good Headline' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, condensed, industrial, editorial, assertive, modern, space-saving, high impact, modern utility, systematic geometry, blocky, sturdy, compact, tall, monoline.
A compact condensed sans with heavy, monoline strokes and tightly controlled spacing. The forms are built from straight verticals and rounded-rectangle curves, producing squared counters and softened corners rather than true circles. Curves on letters like C, G, O, and S feel superelliptical and slightly boxy, while terminals are clean and blunt, giving the whole design a sturdy, engineered rhythm. Uppercase proportions are tall and narrow, and the lowercase stays similarly compact with simple, utilitarian construction; figures follow the same condensed, robust logic for consistent texture in text.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short bursts of copy where a compact footprint and strong impact are needed. It works well for posters, signage, packaging, and brand marks that benefit from a tall, condensed texture and a solid, industrial voice.
The tone is direct and no-nonsense, with an industrial, poster-ready presence. Its condensed heft reads as confident and slightly severe, suggesting efficiency and urgency more than warmth or delicacy.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum density and impact in limited horizontal space while keeping a clean, modern sans structure. The rounded-rectangle curvature and blunt finishing aim for a contemporary, engineered look that remains highly consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
In paragraphs the face creates a strong vertical cadence and dark color, with clear emphasis from its narrow set and firm strokes. The squared, rounded-rectangle geometry is especially noticeable in bowls and counters, which helps maintain a consistent, mechanical feel across letters and numerals.