Sans Superellipse Ipko 5 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, assertive, modern, energetic, industrial, impact, speed, branding, display, modernity, oblique, rounded corners, soft geometry, compact counters, blocky.
A heavy, oblique sans with wide, superelliptical construction and rounded-rectangle curves throughout. Letters are built from thick strokes with softened corners, shallow joins, and compact internal counters, creating a dense, punchy texture. The forms lean forward consistently, with a slightly squared-off roundness in C/O/Q and similarly rounded terminals in many letters. Lowercase follows the same blocky geometry, keeping bowls and apertures tight for a strong, unified silhouette.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where high impact and momentum are desirable. It can work well for sports identities, product packaging, and bold signage or UI callouts, especially when set with ample size and spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is forceful and fast, with a sporty, action-oriented slant and a modern, engineered feel. Its rounded-square geometry adds friendliness to the weight, while the tight counters and forward lean keep it intense and attention-grabbing.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum punch with a streamlined, rounded-rectangle geometry and a consistent forward slant. Its emphasis on solid mass, compact counters, and wide stance suggests an intention to read as fast, modern, and performance-driven in display contexts.
The design favors bold silhouettes over open apertures, so interior space closes up quickly at smaller sizes. Numerals and capitals read especially strong and uniform, making the face feel suited to short, high-impact settings.