Sans Superellipse Igda 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Imago W1G' by Berthold, 'Square 721' by Bitstream, 'Eurostile LT' by Linotype, 'Eurocine' by Monotype, and 'Eurostile SB' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, industrial, confident, sporty, modern, blocky, impact, clarity, modernity, approachability, durability, compact, chunky, rounded corners, high impact, sturdy.
A heavy, compact sans with squared geometry softened by rounded corners, giving many letters a rounded-rectangle (superellipse) feel. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with big counters and blunt terminals that keep shapes open despite the mass. Curves on forms like C, G, O, and Q read more like softened boxes than circles, while diagonals (A, K, V, W, X) are broad and stable. The lowercase is built for strength and clarity, with a tall x-height and simplified, sturdy joins; figures are similarly chunky with clear, squared silhouettes.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and branding where strong presence and quick recognition matter—posters, packaging fronts, wayfinding/signage, and sports or fitness-oriented identities. It can also work for bold UI labels or section headers when a compact, emphatic voice is desired.
The overall tone is assertive and no-nonsense, balancing industrial solidity with a friendly softness from the rounded corners. It feels contemporary and utilitarian, with a sporty, poster-ready energy and strong visual punch.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a controlled, geometric language: squared proportions for authority, rounded corners for approachability, and simplified shapes for fast reading at display sizes.
Spacing and rhythm are tight and even, producing dense, high-impact text color in paragraphs. The letterforms favor straightforward construction over calligraphic nuance, prioritizing legibility at large sizes and bold headline presence.