Sans Superellipse Uglom 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Diamante EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'RBNo2.1' by René Bieder, 'Authority' by RetroSupply Co., 'Diamante Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Diamante' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, confident, industrial, streetwise, impact, speed, compactness, modern branding, display clarity, slanted, condensed, rounded corners, blocky, compact.
A heavy, slanted sans with compact proportions and a squared, superelliptical construction. Counters tend toward rounded rectangles, and terminals are cleanly cut with softened corners, giving the shapes a sturdy, engineered feel. Strokes are broadly even, with minimal modulation, and the design relies on tight apertures and compact spacing to create a dense, high-impact texture. Figures and caps read as robust blocks, while the lowercase keeps the same geometric logic with simplified, utilitarian forms.
This font is well suited to posters, headlines, and short, emphatic messaging where strong presence and a sense of speed are desired. It can work effectively for sports branding, energetic packaging, and attention-grabbing signage, especially when set large with sufficient tracking to keep counters from closing in.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and modern, with a forward-leaning stance that suggests motion and intensity. Its chunky geometry and tight rhythm feel sporty and tactical, leaning toward contemporary display branding rather than quiet text settings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint, combining a forward slant with rounded-rectangular geometry for a contemporary, performance-driven look. The simplified, low-detail letterforms prioritize bold legibility and a consistent visual signature across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
The set maintains a consistent diagonal stress from the slant across letters and numerals, helping lines of text feel cohesive and directional. Rounded-square bowls (notably in characters like O/0 and D) establish a strong signature, and the compact inner spaces make the font especially punchy at larger sizes.