Sans Superellipse Gurud 5 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kicker FC' by Arkitype, 'Bruon' by Artiveko, 'Bokeseni' by AukimVisuel, 'Karepe FX' by Differentialtype, 'Curtain Up JNL' by Jeff Levine, and 'Gravitas' by Studio K (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, titles, retro, playful, display, quirky, futuristic, attention, branding, character, impact, nostalgia, rounded, compact, soft, geometric, high-contrast counters.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and monoline stroke behavior. Curves are built from superelliptic arcs and softened corners, giving bowls and terminals a pill-like, machined smoothness. Many letters feature distinctive internal cut-ins and narrow counters, creating a stencil-like rhythm without breaking the outer silhouette. Proportions are tall and condensed with tight apertures and a consistent, dark color that reads strongly at headline sizes.
Best suited for headlines, poster typography, logotypes, and packaging where a dense, distinctive word shape is an advantage. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when set large enough to preserve the tight counters and interior detailing.
The overall tone feels retro-futuristic and slightly whimsical, combining mid-century display flair with a toy-like softness. Its chunky forms and idiosyncratic interior shaping create a confident, attention-grabbing voice that leans more expressive than neutral.
Likely intended as a bold display sans that stands out through rounded-rect geometry and characteristic interior carving, balancing friendliness with a strong, graphic presence.
The design’s personality comes through in repeated motifs: rounded vertical stems, small enclosed counters, and occasional interior notches that add texture and motion. Numerals match the same compact, rounded geometry, keeping the set visually cohesive in branding and titling contexts.