Sans Superellipse Fokul 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Uni Neue' by Fontfabric, 'Midsole' by Grype, 'Breuer Text' by TypeTrust, and 'Forgotten Futurist' and 'Great Escape' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, headlines, posters, packaging, logos, sporty, dynamic, techy, confident, modern, impact, speed, modernity, robustness, branding, oblique, rounded, squared, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, oblique sans with softly squared, superelliptical curves and broad, blocky construction. Strokes stay consistently thick with minimal modulation, and corners are rounded rather than sharp, giving forms a cushioned, engineered feel. Counters are relatively tight and openings are controlled, while terminals are clean and slightly squared off. The overall rhythm is compact and forward-leaning, with sturdy diagonals and a strong, simplified geometry that reads clearly at display sizes.
This font performs best in branding and display contexts such as sports identity systems, esports and gaming graphics, product packaging, event posters, and attention-grabbing headlines. It’s also a good fit for logos and wordmarks that want a fast, modern, slightly industrial voice, especially when set large or used for short, emphatic lines.
The tone is energetic and assertive, leaning toward athletic and tech-forward branding rather than neutral editorial text. Its slanted stance adds motion and urgency, while the rounded-rect geometry keeps it friendly and contemporary. Overall it projects confidence and speed, suited to bold statements and punchy messaging.
The design appears intended to merge a speed-oriented oblique stance with rounded-square geometry for a modern, robust look. It prioritizes impact and immediacy, balancing friendliness (rounded corners) with toughness (dense strokes and compact counters) to support bold contemporary branding.
Round letters lean more toward rounded-rectangle silhouettes than perfect circles, and the figures follow the same wide, softened geometry for a cohesive alphanumeric texture. The heavy weight and tight internal space make it most effective when given a bit of breathing room in tracking and line spacing, especially in longer all-caps settings.