Sans Superellipse Sided 5 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'EF Radiant' by Elsner+Flake (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, authoritative, sporty, retro, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, modern utility, strong branding, condensed, blocky, compact, vertical, sturdy.
A condensed, heavy sans with compact proportions and a distinctly vertical stance. Strokes are thick and even, with rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) counters and softened corners that keep the shapes from feeling brittle despite the weight. Curves in letters like C, G, O, and S read more squared-off than circular, while joins and terminals stay clean and minimally detailed. The lowercase is large relative to the caps, with short ascenders/descenders and tight internal spacing that emphasizes dense, poster-like texture. Numerals follow the same compact, blocky logic, maintaining strong color and a consistent rhythm across lines.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and bold brand marks where compact width helps fit more characters per line without losing impact. It also works well for packaging and signage that needs strong, high-visibility typography, especially in condensed layouts and stacked compositions.
The overall tone is forceful and pragmatic, projecting a confident, no-nonsense voice. Its condensed mass and squared curves give it an industrial and sporty flavor, while the rounded corners add a controlled friendliness rather than softness. It feels designed to command attention quickly and hold up under strong contrast and busy layouts.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum punch in minimal horizontal space, using squared, rounded forms to create a durable, modern industrial look. Its large lowercase and simplified construction suggest a focus on quick readability and a consistent, high-impact typographic color in display settings.
The narrow set widths and dense counters create a strong vertical cadence and make spacing feel naturally tight; it visually favors short words and stacked lines. The letterforms maintain a consistent “rounded box” geometry across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, producing a uniform, headline-driven texture.