Sans Superellipse Fekes 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Frutiger', 'Neue Frutiger Cyrillic', and 'Neue Frutiger Paneuropean' by Linotype; 'Metronic Pro' by Mostardesign; 'Nauman Neue' by The Northern Block; 'Robusta' by Tilde; and 'Ranelte' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, dynamic, assertive, modern, industrial, impact, motion, modernity, clarity, oblique, compact, rounded, blunt, sturdy.
A heavy, forward-leaning sans with compact proportions and a tight rhythm. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with rounded corners and softly squared curves that give bowls and counters a superelliptical feel. Terminals are blunt and clean, and the overall silhouette favors wide shoulders, sturdy diagonals, and closed apertures. Numerals follow the same robust construction, with strong, simple forms and minimal detailing for high-impact settings.
This style is well suited to headlines, display typography, and branding that needs speed and impact—especially in sports, motorsport, and tech-adjacent identities. It can also work for short labels, packaging callouts, and large-format signage where bold, compact letterforms help maintain presence at a distance.
The overall tone is energetic and purposeful, leaning toward performance and motion thanks to the consistent slant and dense weight. Its rounded geometry keeps the voice approachable, while the mass and compression add a confident, no-nonsense presence.
The font appears designed to deliver strong emphasis with a sense of motion, combining rounded-rectangular curves with a compact, oblique stance for quick, modern legibility in display use.
The design reads best when allowed some breathing room, as the dense shapes and closed counters can visually fill in at smaller sizes. The oblique angle feels integral rather than mechanically skewed, with curves and joins that remain stable and controlled.