Sans Superellipse Nukiv 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mako' by Deltatype, 'Refinery' by Kimmy Design, 'Kairos Sans' by Monotype, 'Vinila' by Plau, 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix, 'Beachwood' by Swell Type, and 'Protipo' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, apparel, sporty, energetic, assertive, retro, industrial, impact, speed, ruggedness, branding, display, rounded corners, slanted, compact, chunky, stencil-like.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with chunky, rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Curves are built from superellipse-like bowls and counters, giving letters a compact, machined feel rather than a calligraphic one. Terminals tend to be squared-off with generous rounding, and several joins show small cut-ins/notches that read as subtle stencil-like breaks. Uppercase forms are broad and blocky, while lowercase keeps a sturdy, utilitarian rhythm with simple, single-storey shapes where visible. Numerals match the same condensed, high-impact silhouette with consistent corner rounding and dense internal counters.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short bursts of text where impact is the priority—posters, sports and fitness branding, event graphics, apparel, and bold packaging. It can also work for strong UI labels or signage when set with ample size and spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is fast, tough, and attention-grabbing, with a sporty, poster-ready attitude. Its slant and mass convey motion and urgency, while the rounded geometry keeps it friendly enough for contemporary branding. The slight notching adds a rugged, engineered character that can feel retro-industrial or racing-inspired.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that blends rounded, superelliptical geometry with a dynamic slant to suggest speed and strength. The subtle notches and squared forms reinforce a manufactured, performance-oriented aesthetic aimed at branding and promotional typography.
The design relies on large black shapes and relatively tight internal spacing, so the texture becomes quite dark in paragraphs. In the sample text, the slant and notched joins create a distinctive rhythm that stands out most at display sizes, where the sculpted corners and cut-ins read clearly.