Sans Superellipse Tagov 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Resolve Sans' by Fenotype, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'Hype Vol 1' by Positype, and 'Aeternus' by Unio Creative Solutions (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, event promos, packaging, sporty, urgent, punchy, retro, streetwise, impact, speed, space saving, display emphasis, branding, condensed, slanted, rounded, compact, blocky.
A compact, strongly slanted display sans with rounded-rectangle construction and tightly contained counters. Strokes are heavy and even, with blunt terminals and subtly softened corners that keep the forms from feeling rigid. The rhythm is narrow and stacked, with tall lowercase proportions and minimal interior space in letters like a, e, and s, producing dense word shapes. Curves in C, G, O, and Q read as superelliptical rather than purely circular, while diagonals in A, K, V, W, X, and Y are steep and assertive; figures follow the same condensed, rounded, high-impact logic.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as posters, headlines, sports or fitness branding, and high-energy event promotions where a dense, dark texture improves impact. It can also work on packaging or merchandise graphics that benefit from a condensed, motion-forward voice, but will be most legible when given generous size and breathing room.
The overall tone is energetic and forceful, with a forward-leaning motion that suggests speed and competition. Its compact density and heavy silhouettes feel poster-ready and attention seeking, balancing a utilitarian toughness with a slightly retro, headline-driven attitude.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space while maintaining a smooth, rounded geometry. By pairing condensed proportions with a strong, consistent slant and superelliptical curves, it aims to create fast, emphatic word shapes for display-driven communication.
The slant is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, and the punctuation/word rhythm in the samples shows a strong preference for tight spacing and solid color on the line. Rounded joins and enclosed shapes keep the design cohesive at large sizes, where the superelliptical bowls and blunt terminals become a defining signature.