Sans Superellipse Imkaz 5 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat and 'Pawl' by The Ampersand Forest (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, product packaging, sporty, industrial, energetic, bold, techy, impact, speed, modernity, clarity, slanted, rounded, compact, blocky, soft corners.
A heavy, slanted sans with broad proportions and rounded-rectangle construction. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and corners are generously softened, producing superelliptical counters and terminals. Curves stay taut and geometric, while diagonals and joins are cut cleanly for a crisp, engineered feel. The overall rhythm is compact and sturdy, with tight-looking apertures and wide, stable letterforms that keep their weight evenly across the alphabet and numerals.
Best suited to display typography where impact and motion matter—headlines, posters, brand marks, and packaging. It also fits sports and automotive-style graphics, event promotion, and tech-forward interfaces where short labels and emphasis text need maximum presence.
The tone is assertive and kinetic, with a forward-leaning stance that suggests speed and momentum. Rounded geometry tempers the mass, keeping it approachable rather than aggressive, while the dense black shapes lend a confident, performance-driven voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a fast, modern voice through a slanted stance and wide, geometric forms, combining high visual weight with softened corners for clarity and approachability. It prioritizes bold recognition and a streamlined, contemporary profile over delicate detail.
Distinctive details include a single-storey lowercase a and g, a firmly rounded O, and numerals with chunky, streamlined shapes that hold up as solid blocks at display sizes. The slant is consistent across caps and lowercase, and the overall silhouette reads strongly even in short words and headlines.