Sans Superellipse Gebor 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Industrie' by Fontsmith, 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5, and 'Fenomen Sans' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logotypes, sporty, energetic, modern, punchy, confident, impact, speed, compactness, branding, display, oblique, condensed, rounded, compact, blocky.
This typeface is a compact, right-leaning sans with heavy, even strokes and rounded-rectangle construction in its curves. Counters are tight and largely closed in, creating dense black shapes, while terminals and joins stay smooth and blunt rather than sharp. The uppercase has a sturdy, poster-like presence with simplified geometry; the lowercase follows suit with single-storey forms and minimal detailing, maintaining a consistent, compressed rhythm. Numerals are similarly weighty and compact, with rounded bowls and sturdy joins that keep the overall texture uniform.
Best suited for short-form, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports and event graphics, packaging callouts, and bold wordmarks. It can work for punchy subheads or UI hero moments where a compact, energetic voice is needed, but its dense counters suggest using generous sizes and spacing for longer passages.
The overall tone feels assertive and kinetic, with the slanted stance and dense letterforms projecting speed and impact. Its rounded geometry keeps it friendly enough for contemporary branding, while the compressed proportions read as sporty and headline-forward.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in a compact footprint, combining a forward slant with rounded, simplified shapes for a modern, energetic feel. It prioritizes bold presence and rhythmic consistency over fine detail, making it well-adapted to branding and display typography.
The font’s tight spacing and compact counters create a strong, continuous texture in text, especially at larger sizes. Curved letters lean toward superelliptical bowls, and diagonals (notably in V, W, X, and Y) emphasize a forward, motion-driven silhouette.