Sans Superellipse Penak 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Folio' by Bitstream, 'Folio EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, 'Folio' by Linotype, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Ordax' by The Northern Block, and 'Folio' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, signage, punchy, industrial, condensed, retro, headline, impact, space-saving, graphic texture, bold titling, squared-round, blocky, heavy, compact, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into broad, squared counters and softened corners, producing superellipse-like bowls in letters such as O, C, and G. Strokes are uniform and dense, with short apertures and tight interior spaces that emphasize a solid, poster-like silhouette. Terminals are generally flat and blunt; joints are simplified and geometric, and the lowercase shows a single-storey a with a sturdy, block-built rhythm. Numerals follow the same squared, compact logic with large mass and minimal detailing.
Well-suited for headlines, posters, and signage where a dense, high-impact word shape is desirable. It can also work for packaging and bold branding systems that benefit from compact width and sturdy, geometric forms, especially in short text blocks or titling.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a slightly retro, display-driven flavor. Its rounded-square geometry feels both friendly and industrial, projecting strength and efficiency more than delicacy or refinement.
The design appears intended as a strong display sans that maximizes impact in limited horizontal space while maintaining approachable, rounded-square geometry. Its simplified construction and blunt terminals prioritize bold legibility and a consistent, graphic texture for attention-grabbing typography.
The condensed proportions and tight counters create strong vertical emphasis and high impact at larger sizes, while small sizes may feel dense due to the compact internal spaces. The family’s consistency comes from repeated rounded-rectangle motifs across bowls, shoulders, and counters, giving text a uniform, stamped appearance.