Sans Superellipse Imkup 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Signa Round' by FontFont; 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype; 'Frutiger Next Paneuropean' by Linotype; 'Biome' and 'Burlingame' by Monotype; and 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, social ads, sporty, friendly, playful, confident, retro, impact, approachability, motion, display clarity, rounded, soft corners, chunky, bouncy, slanted.
A heavy, slanted sans with broad proportions and a smooth, superelliptical construction. Strokes stay uniformly thick with rounded corners and blunt, softly cut terminals, creating a compact, cushioned silhouette. Curves are generously rounded (notably in C/O/S), counters are open enough to remain readable at display sizes, and the overall rhythm feels slightly bouncy due to the forward lean and wide set. Numerals follow the same rounded, chunky logic, with simple, sturdy forms and minimal detail.
Best suited for headlines and short bursts of text where impact and personality matter—posters, social media graphics, event promos, and bold packaging. It also fits sporty or casual branding systems that want motion and friendliness, especially when paired with a calmer text face for longer reading.
The font projects a friendly, energetic tone that feels sporty and approachable rather than formal. Its wide, rounded shapes and emphatic weight give it a confident voice with a playful, retro-leaning warmth, well suited to upbeat messaging and bold calls to action.
Designed to deliver high-impact display typography with a sense of speed and approachability. The rounded superelliptical construction and uniform heaviness suggest an intention to look modern, durable, and friendly while maintaining strong visibility at large sizes.
Letterforms emphasize rounded rectangles over sharp geometry, with softened joins and a consistent, graphic presence. The slant is strong enough to add motion, while the sturdy shapes and ample width keep the texture dense and headline-focused.