Sans Contrasted Gomu 5 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, gaming ui, sports branding, posters, techno, industrial, sci‑fi, sporty, futuristic, tech branding, impact, mechanical clarity, distinctiveness, rounded corners, squared forms, ink traps, wide stance, modular.
A heavy, squared sans with generously rounded outer corners and a wide, low-slung stance. Strokes are largely monolinear at first glance, but the forms show purposeful thinning at joins and terminals, creating a subtle contrasted/channeled look reminiscent of ink traps and cut-ins. Counters are rectangular to squarish with softened corners, and many glyphs use open apertures or notched terminals (notably in S/s, G, and some diagonals), giving a mechanical, engineered rhythm. The lowercase is compact and blocky with single-storey a and g, and the figures are similarly squared, emphasizing sturdy geometry and high-impact silhouettes.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, brand marks, esports and sports identities, and interface titles where its wide, mechanical geometry can read as intentional and energetic. It can also work for short labeling or signage-style text when a technical, engineered voice is desired.
The overall tone reads futuristic and utilitarian—like labeling on hardware, vehicles, or game UI. Its squared curves and notched details evoke speed, machinery, and tech culture, while the softened corners keep it from feeling harsh or purely stencil-like.
Likely drawn to deliver a bold, futuristic sans with an industrial edge: squared, rounded forms for strength and approachability, plus strategic cut-ins to add character and improve join behavior. The goal appears to be a distinctive, tech-forward display face that stays consistent and legible in large-scale use.
The design relies on consistent corner radii and repeated cut-in motifs, which helps it stay cohesive across caps, lowercase, and numerals. Wide counters and simplified interiors support clarity at display sizes, while the distinctive notches and join shaping become key identifiers as sizes increase.