Sans Superellipse Gariv 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Procerus' by Artegra, 'Gravitica Compressed' by Ckhans Fonts, 'Cord Nuvo' by Designova, 'Dharma Gothic' by Dharma Type, 'Grillmaster' by FontMesa, and 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, punchy, industrial, poster-ready, impact, speed, space-saving, attention-grabbing, modern utility, condensed, slanted, blocky, rounded corners, tight spacing.
A heavy, condensed sans with a pronounced forward slant and compact proportions. Strokes are broadly uniform with rounded-rectangle counters and softened corners, giving curves a superellipse feel while keeping terminals blunt and decisive. The lowercase is large and tall relative to capitals, with tight apertures and sturdy joins that create a dense, continuous texture in text. Numerals and capitals maintain the same compressed width and strong vertical emphasis, reading as solid blocks with minimal internal contrast.
Best suited to display settings where impact and urgency matter—headlines, posters, sports or fitness branding, packaging callouts, and bold signage. It can work for short subheads or punchy captions, but the dense color and tight apertures generally favor larger sizes and shorter bursts of text.
The overall tone is forceful and energetic, with a sense of speed from the consistent slant and compressed width. Its chunky silhouettes and tight counters add an assertive, no-nonsense mood that leans sporty and utilitarian rather than delicate or refined.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in minimal horizontal space, combining a condensed build with a consistent italic stance for motion and emphasis. Rounded-rectangle construction keeps forms cohesive and modern while preserving a tough, industrial presence.
In longer lines the rhythm becomes a bold, dark band, so letterforms rely on their distinctive outer shapes more than open internal space. Rounded corners keep the weight from feeling harsh, but the narrow set and dense spacing make it most comfortable at larger sizes or with generous tracking.