Sans Superellipse Idgab 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski and 'Palestina' by Tipo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, assertive, industrial, sporty, punchy, modern, maximum impact, modern utility, brand presence, display emphasis, rounded corners, blocky, compact, sturdy, high impact.
A heavy, all-caps-friendly sans with squared-off geometry softened by broad rounding at corners and terminals. Curves are built from superellipse-like forms, giving counters and bowls a rounded-rectangle feel rather than pure circles. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing strong, dark texture; apertures tend to be tight and joins are clean and blunt. The lowercase shows a tall x-height with compact ascenders and descenders, and the numerals follow the same chunky, uniform construction for a cohesive set.
Best suited for headlines and short bursts of copy where maximum impact is desired, such as posters, sports branding, product packaging, and bold signage. It can work for brief subheads or callouts, but the dense color and tight apertures make it less ideal for long-form reading at smaller sizes.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a contemporary, engineered character. Its rounded-rectilinear shapes read as robust and confident rather than friendly or delicate, evoking sports, equipment labeling, and bold editorial display.
The font appears designed to deliver a powerful, modern display voice using rounded-rectangle geometry that stays legible while projecting strength. Its consistent heavy strokes and compact proportions prioritize visual punch and a cohesive, industrial-inspired rhythm across letters and numerals.
The design maintains a steady rhythm across the alphabet through repeated rounded-corner motifs and boxy counters, keeping word shapes dense and impactful. In text, the weight and tight internal spaces create strong emphasis, especially at larger sizes where the superellipse construction becomes more apparent.