Sans Superellipse Imbif 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Faculty' by Device, 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, and 'Madiffure' by Ridtype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, punchy, confident, retro, energetic, impact, motion, brand presence, bold display, approachable strength, slanted, blocky, rounded, compact, soft corners.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with chunky strokes and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves read as superelliptical rather than purely circular, giving counters and bowls a soft, squared-off feel. Terminals are blunt and clean, with minimal modulation, producing a dense, high-impact texture. Proportions lean broad and sturdy, while the lowercase shows a large, prominent x-height and compact ascenders/descenders for a tightly packed line. Figures and capitals follow the same robust, rounded geometry for a consistent, poster-ready color on the page.
Best suited to display roles where impact matters: headlines, posters, short slogans, and promotional graphics. It can work well for sports branding, energetic product packaging, and bold logotypes where the rounded, blocky forms communicate strength without feeling harsh. For longer passages, it’s most effective in short bursts (pull quotes, subheads) where the dense texture remains readable.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a sporty, action-oriented slant that feels built for motion and emphasis. Its rounded corners keep the voice friendly and approachable, while the mass and tight rhythm add a confident, attention-grabbing presence. The result balances retro display flavor with modern, clean straightforwardness.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a fast, forward-leaning stance, using rounded-rectangle forms to soften the weight and keep the shapes cohesive. It prioritizes strong word shape, tight rhythm, and a distinctive geometric flavor that reads clearly at large sizes and in branding contexts.
The italic angle and thick joins create strong directional flow across words, and the tight apertures/counters can make interiors feel compact at smaller sizes. In text settings it produces a bold, continuous stripe, while at larger sizes the rounded-rect geometry becomes a defining stylistic signature.