Sans Superellipse Ipmu 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Churchward 69' by BluHead Studio, 'Blak' by Extratype, 'Blunt' by Miller Type Foundry, and 'Fixture' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, headlines, posters, apparel, packaging, sporty, urgent, loud, modern, industrial, impact, speed, branding, distinctiveness, display clarity, oblique, slanted, compact apertures, rounded corners, ink-trap-like notches.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Counters are relatively compact, with small apertures and a dense, blocky rhythm that builds strong word shapes. Strokes show subtle shaping rather than pure monolinearity, and many joins and terminals feature angular cut-ins and notch-like details that read like functional ink traps or speed cuts. The lowercase is stout and highly readable at display sizes, while numerals and capitals carry a cohesive, muscular silhouette with consistent slant and sturdy proportions.
Best suited to high-impact display settings such as sports identities, event promos, posters, product packaging, and apparel graphics where dense letterforms help text hold its own against imagery. It also works well for short UI labels or signage when you need an assertive, condensed block of information, ideally with a bit of extra spacing for clarity.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and contemporary—designed to feel energetic and competitive. Its aggressive slant and dense black presence suggest motion and impact, while the rounded geometry keeps it modern rather than harsh. The cut-in details add a technical, performance-oriented attitude reminiscent of sports branding and industrial graphics.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual impact and a sense of speed through an oblique stance, dense proportions, and engineered-looking cut-ins at joins and terminals. Rounded-rectangle curves provide a contemporary base, while the notched details add distinctiveness and reinforce a performance/technical theme.
Diagonal strokes and curved letters (like S, C, and G) retain a tight, controlled curvature, reinforcing the superelliptical, rounded-rect feel. The design favors compact internal space and strong exterior contours, which increases punch in headlines but can make long text feel visually heavy without generous leading and tracking.