Sans Superellipse Rukal 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, headlines, posters, sports, packaging, dynamic, sleek, retro, sporty, friendly, motion, modernize, soften, streamline, brand voice, rounded, oblique, monoline, streamlined, soft corners.
A rounded, oblique sans with smooth, superelliptical curves and softened corners throughout. Strokes read mostly monoline with subtly thickened joins, producing a clean, even texture that stays crisp at display sizes. Counters are open and rounded, terminals are gently cut on an angle, and the overall construction favors continuous curves over hard geometry. Letterforms feel slightly condensed and tall, with a steady slant and a rhythm that remains consistent from capitals to lowercase and numerals.
This style suits branding and logotypes that need a fast, contemporary feel, as well as headlines and short editorial callouts where the slant and rounded forms can carry personality. It also fits posters, packaging, and sports or automotive-adjacent graphics where a streamlined, dynamic sans is appropriate.
The tone is energetic and streamlined, combining a modern, engineered polish with a light retro flavor. Its rounded geometry keeps it approachable while the forward slant adds motion and momentum, giving it a sporty, contemporary voice rather than a formal one.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean italic voice without relying on sharp corners or high contrast, emphasizing rounded geometry and consistent slant for a sense of speed and coherence. It aims to balance friendliness with a polished, technical finish for modern display and branding use.
The italic angle is pronounced and consistent, and the rounded rectangles/superellipse logic is especially evident in bowls and numerals. Curves and diagonals are drawn with a smooth, continuous flow, giving word shapes a cohesive, aerodynamic feel in text settings.