Sans Superellipse Upbi 5 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Microgramma EF' by Elsner+Flake; 'Eurostile LT', 'Eurostile Next', 'Eurostile Next Paneuropean', and 'Microgramma' by Linotype; and 'Bi Bi' by Naghi Naghachian (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, packaging, techno, industrial, futuristic, sporty, assertive, impact, modernity, tech tone, brand presence, systemic geometry, squared, rounded, blocky, compact, geometric.
A heavy, geometric sans built from squared-off, superellipse-like shapes with generously rounded corners. Strokes are uniform and dense, with large counters and apertures carved as rounded rectangles, creating a crisp, engineered feel. Terminals are mostly blunt and horizontal/vertical, while diagonals (A, K, V, W, X, Y, Z) are sharp but thick, keeping the overall texture solid and compact. The lowercase follows the same modular logic, with single-storey forms and broad, flattened curves that read cleanly at display sizes; figures echo the same rounded-rectangle construction for a cohesive alphanumeric set.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, poster titles, esports and athletic identities, product marks, and bold packaging. It also works well for UI/tech-themed graphics, where the squared-rounded geometry can reinforce an engineered, futuristic aesthetic.
The tone is modern and muscular—suggesting tech hardware, sci‑fi interfaces, motorsport, and industrial branding. Its wide stance and squared rounding give it a confident, utilitarian voice that feels contemporary rather than friendly or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch through a modular, rounded-rectilinear construction—combining the sturdiness of a block sans with the sleekness of softened corners. It aims for a contemporary, device-like character that stays legible and consistent across letters and numbers in prominent display use.
In text, the font produces a strong, dark typographic color with minimal stroke modulation and a tight, block-like rhythm. Round letters such as O/Q and digits like 0/8/9 emphasize the superellipse construction; the Q’s tail and the 1’s angled cap add a touch of motion without breaking the system. The overall effect is highly consistent and deliberately constructed, prioritizing impact and shape clarity over delicacy.