Sans Superellipse Ipna 5 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Churchward 69' by BluHead Studio, 'Maximum' by Device, and 'LHF Convecta' by Letterhead Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, posters, logos, packaging, sporty, urgent, muscular, dynamic, retro, impact, speed, branding, display, slanted, compressed counters, rounded corners, blocky, high impact.
This typeface is a heavy, forward-slanted sans with broad, rounded-rectangle construction and tightly enclosed counters. Strokes are thick and uniform, with softened corners and subtly squared curves that keep round letters like O/C/G feeling superelliptical rather than circular. Terminals tend to cut on angles, creating wedge-like ends and a brisk, directional rhythm across words. The lowercase is compact and sturdy with small apertures and a single-storey a, while figures are similarly chunky with wide footprints and minimal interior space.
Best suited to large-scale applications where impact and motion are priorities—headlines, sports and motorsport-themed branding, promotional posters, bold logo wordmarks, and packaging callouts. It can also work for short, emphatic UI labels or signage when set with generous spacing and contrast against the background.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and attention-grabbing, with a pronounced sense of motion from the consistent slant and angled terminals. It leans into a sporty, poster-like attitude that reads as confident and assertive, with a slightly retro display flavor reminiscent of racing and athletic branding.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that emphasizes speed and strength through broad forms, rounded-rectangle geometry, and sharply angled terminals. Its compact interior spaces and cohesive slant prioritize bold presence and graphic punch over delicate detail.
At text sizes the tight counters and narrow openings can darken quickly, so the design reads best when given room to breathe. The italic angle is strong and consistent, helping create cohesive word shapes and a clear sense of momentum in headlines.