Sans Superellipse Gidez 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Lordcorps' by Almarkha Type, 'Retrofunk' by Hendra Pratama, 'Lobby Card JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Reload' by Reserves, 'Octin College' by Typodermic, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, sporty, punchy, retro, confident, impact, clarity, utility, branding, display, blocky, rounded corners, compact apertures, square counters, stencil-like.
A heavy, block-driven sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Curves resolve into squarish bowls and counters, giving letters like O, D, and P a superelliptical, boxy rhythm rather than true geometric circles. Terminals are blunt and mostly horizontal/vertical, with tight apertures and compact internal spaces that keep the texture dense. Diagonals in forms like K, V, W, X, and Y are sturdy and angular, balancing the rounded elements with a more mechanical bite.
Best suited to large-size applications where dense, high-impact letterforms are an advantage, such as headlines, posters, event graphics, and bold callouts. It can also work well in branding contexts that want an industrial or athletic feel, plus packaging and signage where simple, sturdy shapes reproduce reliably. For extended small-size text, the tight apertures and compact counters suggest using generous size and spacing for clarity.
The overall tone is assertive and utilitarian, with a sporty, workmanlike energy. Its squared curves and dense color read as industrial and slightly retro, evoking uniform lettering, equipment labels, and bold headline systems. The rounded corners prevent it from feeling sharp or aggressive, keeping the voice friendly while still commanding attention.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch using rounded-rectangle geometry and blunt terminals, producing a compact, uniform texture that holds together in big, bold statements. The consistent corner rounding and squarish counters suggest a deliberate superelliptical system aimed at a modern-industrial, display-first voice.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent squarish curvature, helping mixed-case settings feel cohesive. The numerals follow the same rounded-rectangle logic, and the punctuation shown maintains the same blunt, compact feel as the letterforms, reinforcing a strong, poster-ready texture.