Sans Superellipse Gidob 5 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Outlast' by BoxTube Labs, 'Gibbons Gazette' by Comicraft, 'Gainsborough' by Fenotype, 'Mexiland' by Grezline Studio, 'Tradesman' by Grype, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, gaming ui, techy, retro, industrial, sporty, assertive, impact, modernist, signage, display, blocky, rounded, compact, geometric, squared.
A heavy, geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle curves and squared counters, with consistently softened corners and a steady stroke presence. Uppercase forms are compact and wide-set, relying on flat terminals, blunt joins, and simplified interior shapes; round letters like O/Q read as squarish superellipses. The lowercase follows the same modular logic with single-storey a and g, short apertures, and tightly controlled curves that keep silhouettes chunky and uniform. Numerals are equally boxy and robust, designed for strong presence and easy recognition at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, logos, packaging, and poster typography where dense, blocky forms can carry visual weight. It also fits sports and esports styling, gaming interfaces, and tech-themed graphics that benefit from geometric, squared-round letterforms.
The overall tone is bold and utilitarian, combining a retro display feel with a contemporary, tech-forward edge. Its softened corners keep it friendly enough for headlines, while the dense geometry and tight openings project strength, efficiency, and impact.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through compact, rounded-rect geometry and simplified, sturdy shapes. It prioritizes a consistent, modular look that reads as engineered and modern while nodding to retro display sans conventions.
Tight apertures and small counters in letters like e, a, s, and 8 emphasize mass and solidity, which can reduce clarity at very small sizes but enhances punch in display settings. The rhythm is highly modular, giving lines of text a compact, engineered texture.