Sans Superellipse Gagoh 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FX Neofara' by Differentialtype, 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Navine' by OneSevenPointFive, and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, posters, apparel graphics, packaging, sporty, forceful, dynamic, modern, industrial, impact, speed, branding, display, oblique, condensed feel, rounded corners, tight apertures, compact.
A heavy, forward-leaning sans with compact proportions and rounded-rectangle construction in its curves. Strokes are thick and even, with softened corners and squared-off terminals that keep counters tight and shapes dense. The slant is consistent across letters and numerals, creating a fast rhythm; diagonals and joins are clean and mechanical rather than calligraphic. Rounded forms like C, G, O, and 0 read as superelliptical, while flat-sided bowls and short apertures reinforce a sturdy, blocky texture.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, sports or fitness identities, team graphics, event posters, and bold packaging callouts. The strong slant and dense shapes work well when you want a sense of speed and urgency, especially in larger sizes and high-contrast compositions.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a strong sense of motion from the oblique stance and compressed, high-impact silhouettes. It feels sporty and utilitarian—more about speed and power than elegance—while the rounded corners add a controlled, engineered friendliness.
Likely designed to deliver a compact, high-energy display voice that reads quickly and feels fast. The consistent oblique angle and superelliptical rounding suggest an intention to balance aggressiveness with controlled, engineered geometry for branding and promotional typography.
Uppercase forms are especially compact and uniform, producing a solid headline color. Lowercase remains robust and simplified, with minimal detailing and dense counters that favor impact over small-size clarity. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect geometry, keeping the set visually cohesive in bold, fast-moving layouts.