Sans Superellipse Ibmaz 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Impact' and 'Impact 2010' by Microsoft Corporation, 'Impact' by Monotype, and 'Impact' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, punchy, industrial, sporty, assertive, modern, space efficiency, impact, bold branding, modern utility, display clarity, condensed, blocky, squared, rounded corners, compact.
A compact, condensed sans with heavy, uniform strokes and squared-off structure softened by rounded corners. Curves are built from squarish, superelliptic forms, giving bowls and counters a tight, rectangular rhythm rather than a purely circular feel. Terminals are clean and blunt, apertures tend toward closed, and the overall spacing reads dense and efficient, producing a strong vertical color in text.
Best suited to headlines and short statements where dense, high-impact letterforms are an advantage. It works well for sports and fitness branding, promotional graphics, packaging callouts, and bold signage where strong silhouettes and compact width help maximize message per line.
The tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with a contemporary, utilitarian confidence. Its compressed proportions and solid silhouettes create an energetic, competitive feel that reads as bold messaging rather than quiet prose.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in minimal horizontal space, using squared, rounded-rectangle geometry to keep forms sturdy and cohesive. Its consistent stroke weight and blunt finishes emphasize clarity and authority at display sizes.
Uppercase forms feel especially block-driven, while lowercase maintains the same dense construction, keeping texture consistent across mixed-case settings. Numerals share the same squarish curves and heavy presence, matching the alphabet’s compact rhythm.