Sans Superellipse Gemay 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Laqonic 4F' by 4th february, 'Portlin' by Designova, 'Posterman' by Mans Greback, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix, 'Merchanto' by Type Juice, and 'Kelpt' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, punchy, industrial, confident, impact, speed, space saving, bold branding, display clarity, condensed, slanted, heavy, compact, rounded corners.
A compact, heavy sans with a consistent forward slant and tight, efficient proportions. Strokes are thick and fairly uniform, with minimal modulation and rounded outer corners that give bowls and counters a squarish, superellipse feel. Curves transition into straighter segments cleanly, producing blocky forms with softened edges; apertures are relatively small and counters are compact. The overall rhythm is dense and upright in structure despite the italic angle, creating strong horizontal momentum and high impact at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, short calls-to-action, posters, and branded graphics where strong emphasis and a sense of motion are desirable. It also works well for sports or fitness identities, packaging bursts, and bold signage that benefits from compact width and heavy color.
The font reads as energetic and assertive, with a sense of speed and urgency driven by the pronounced slant and condensed build. Its chunky forms feel modern and tough, suggesting performance, competition, and practical signage rather than elegance or delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, combining a condensed structure with a dynamic slant and softened rectangular curves. The goal seems to be a contemporary, high-energy display sans that stays cohesive across letters and numerals while projecting strength and speed.
Uppercase shapes skew toward broad, squared bowls (notably in C, G, O, Q) while maintaining a uniform heaviness across the set. Numerals follow the same compact, softened-rectangle construction, keeping the texture consistent in mixed alphanumeric settings. The dense weight and small counters can reduce clarity at very small sizes, but enhance presence in bold headlines.