Sans Superellipse Idnak 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Memesique' by Egor Stremousov, 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'Bhelt' by Fateh.Lab, 'Mowray' by Graha Type, and 'PODIUM Soft' by Machalski (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports, packaging, signage, industrial, sporty, impactful, utilitarian, retro, compact impact, industrial display, athletic voice, space saving, blocky, condensed, squared-round, compressed, stencil-like.
A heavy, condensed sans with rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into squarish, softened corners, while straight strokes stay broad and uniform, producing a dense, poster-like texture. Counters are tight and mostly rectangular (notably in O, D, P, and 0), and joins are blunt with minimal modulation. Several shapes show purposeful cut-ins and notches—especially in diagonals and terminals—adding a slightly mechanical, engineered feel while keeping the overall silhouette clean and sturdy.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports branding, labels, and bold signage where the condensed width helps fit more text while retaining strong presence. It will perform most convincingly at medium to large sizes, where its tight counters and distinctive notches remain clear.
The font projects strength and urgency with a no-nonsense, workmanlike voice. Its compact, blocky forms read as sporty and industrial, with a subtle retro display energy reminiscent of athletic lettering and bold packaging headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a compact footprint, using rounded-rect geometry and uniform stroke weight for a rugged, reproducible look. The carved-in details and squared curves suggest a deliberate move toward an engineered, athletic display style that stays legible and consistent across letters and figures.
Uppercase forms are especially dominant and compact, with broad shoulders (M, N) and tight apertures (C, S) that emphasize mass. Numerals follow the same squared-round logic, with the 2, 3, 5, and 9 featuring distinctive stepped terminals and interior cut-ins that increase character at large sizes. The overall rhythm is tightly packed, favoring impact over open, airy readability.