Sans Superellipse Iphe 5 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neultica 4F' by 4th february, 'ATC Duel' by Avondale Type Co., 'Molde' by Letritas, 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, and 'House Sans' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, punchy, retro, friendly, confident, impact, momentum, brand presence, approachability, display clarity, rounded, oblique, compact counters, soft corners, blocky.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded-rectangle construction and generously softened corners. Letterforms are broad and weighty with compact interior counters and a smooth, uniform stroke presence that keeps silhouettes dense and graphic. Curves tend toward superelliptical shapes, while diagonals and terminals are clean and blunt, creating a sturdy, slightly compressed rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals match the same chunky, rounded geometry and maintain strong consistency in width and color.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where strong presence is needed, such as posters, sports and event branding, packaging, and logo wordmarks. It also works well for punchy pull quotes or signage where a rounded, high-impact oblique style helps convey speed and energy.
The overall tone is bold and energetic with a sporty, poster-like immediacy. Rounded corners and inflated shapes add approachability, while the slant and dense texture project momentum and confidence. The result feels retro-leaning and playful without becoming casual or handwritten.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through wide, rounded forms and a forward-leaning stance, balancing toughness with friendly curvature. Its consistent, superellipse-driven geometry suggests a focus on bold branding and display typography with a cohesive, modern-retro feel.
In text settings the dark color builds quickly, producing strong impact and clear word shapes at display sizes. The tight counters and dense strokes can make small sizes feel heavy, while larger sizes emphasize the font’s smooth, superelliptical curves and compact, graphic forms.