Sans Superellipse Pekup 5 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry and 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, assertive, sporty, modern, punchy, energetic, high impact, space saving, modernize, add motion, headline clarity, condensed, slanted, blocky, rounded, compact.
A compact, slanted sans with dense, heavy strokes and rounded-rectangle shaping throughout. Curves are built from smooth superellipse-like corners rather than true circles, giving counters a squarish softness. Terminals are mostly blunt and clean, with minimal stroke modulation and sturdy joins that keep shapes tight at display sizes. The uppercase is tall and condensed, while lowercase forms stay sturdy and simplified, maintaining a uniform, poster-ready rhythm across letters and numerals.
Best suited to situations that need immediate visual punch: headlines, large typographic statements, branding lockups, packaging callouts, and sports or event graphics. It can also work for short subheads and UI promos where space is tight, though its density favors display settings over long-form reading.
The overall tone is forceful and forward-leaning, with a contemporary, kinetic feel. Its chunky forms and compressed stance read as confident and high-impact, suggesting speed, urgency, and headline energy rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while keeping a friendly, rounded geometry. By combining a strong slant with softened rectangular curves, it aims to feel fast and modern without becoming sharp or aggressive.
Figures are bold and compact, matching the letterforms’ squared counters and rounded corners for consistent texture in mixed text. The italic angle is noticeable but controlled, preserving clear silhouettes and strong word shapes in short lines and titles.