Sans Superellipse Gimab 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Double Back' by Comicraft, 'Tradesman' by Grype, 'Futo Sans' by HB Font, 'Evanston Alehouse' by Kimmy Design, 'Dark Sport' by Sentavio, and 'Obvia' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, blocky, friendly, retro, industrial, sporty, impact, approachability, signage clarity, geometric consistency, rounded corners, compact, sturdy, geometric, soft square.
A heavy, compact sans with squared-off silhouettes softened by generous corner rounding. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle (superelliptical) bowls, giving letters like O, C, and G a cushiony, machined feel. Strokes are largely uniform, terminals are blunt, and counters are tight, producing dense, high-impact word shapes. The lowercase stays broad and sturdy with simplified joins, while diagonals and angles (A, K, V, W) are cut cleanly for a crisp, engineered rhythm.
Best suited to short, bold copy where shape and presence matter most—headlines, posters, logos, labels, and retail or wayfinding signage. It also works well for sports, tech, or lifestyle branding that wants a sturdy, friendly, geometric voice.
The overall tone is bold and approachable: muscular like signage lettering, but softened by rounded corners that keep it from feeling harsh. It carries a retro-tech and sportswear energy—confident, utilitarian, and a bit playful—well suited to loud, attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to maximize impact and legibility through compact, uniform strokes and rounded-rectangle construction, creating strong silhouettes that reproduce consistently. Its softened corners suggest an aim for approachability while maintaining an industrial, display-forward structure.
Round letters read more like rounded boxes than circles, creating a consistent “soft-square” motif across the set. The numerals match the same chunky geometry, and punctuation appears designed to remain clear at large sizes with minimal detail.