Sans Superellipse Imkob 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rice' by Font Kitchen, 'Cairoli Classic' and 'Cairoli Now' by Italiantype, 'Eurocine' by Monotype, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, posters, packaging, promo graphics, sporty, punchy, energetic, confident, modern, impact, momentum, modernity, branding, oblique, slanted, rounded, compact apertures, high impact.
A heavy, slanted sans with broad proportions and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves are squarish and tightly controlled, with blunt terminals and smooth, continuous joins that keep counters compact and dark. The rhythm is assertive and forward-leaning, supported by consistent stroke weight and slightly condensed interior spaces that boost density at display sizes. Numerals share the same soft-cornered geometry, with sturdy bowls and strong horizontal emphasis.
Best suited to large-scale typography where impact matters: headlines, sports and fitness branding, event posters, product packaging, and promotional graphics. It can also work for short subheads or callouts when you want compact, energetic emphasis rather than long-form readability.
The overall tone is fast, loud, and contemporary—more athletic and promotional than editorial. Its oblique stance and dense, rounded shapes project momentum and confidence, giving headlines a dynamic, competitive feel.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a streamlined, rounded-rect geometry and a persistent forward slant. It prioritizes speed and presence, creating a cohesive display voice that remains clean and contemporary while feeling emphatic and action-oriented.
Uppercase forms stay blocky and streamlined, while lowercase maintains simple, single-storey shapes where applicable and keeps bowls closed and weighty. The slant is consistent across letters and figures, and the spacing in the sample text reads intentionally tight, reinforcing a bold, poster-like presence.