Sans Superellipse Timeb 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Industrie' by Fontsmith, 'Hegval Display' by Inhouse Type, 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Ordina' by Schriftlabor, and 'Robusta' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, sports branding, rugged, retro, sporty, hand-inked, assertive, attention-grabbing, vintage print, energetic, brandable, informal, rounded, chunky, ink-trap, slanted, irregular.
A heavy, slanted sans with compact, rounded forms and a slightly uneven, hand-inked edge. Strokes stay broadly consistent but show subtle wobble and pressure-like variation, with softened corners and occasional small cut-ins that read like ink traps or stamped texture. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend to be narrow, giving the letters a dense, blocky footprint. The rhythm is lively rather than geometric-perfect, with small shape differences between glyphs that add personality while maintaining a coherent, superellipse-like silhouette.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, product packaging, and logo marks where the weight and slant can carry energy. It can also work for apparel graphics and sports-themed branding, especially when a slightly distressed, printed look is desired. For longer text, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The overall tone is bold and punchy with a vintage, screen-printed feel. Its slant and chunky curves suggest motion and urgency, leaning into sporty and poster-driven energy. The slightly rough finish keeps it approachable and informal rather than corporate.
The design appears intended to blend a bold italic voice with rounded, sturdy letterforms and a subtly imperfect finish, evoking printed ephemera and energetic display typography. The goal seems to be instant impact and personality without introducing overt decorative elements.
The numerals are sturdy and display-oriented, matching the letters’ rounded, compact construction. The texture-like irregularity is most noticeable at joins and terminals, which can enhance character at larger sizes and make the face feel less sterile in branding contexts.