Sans Superellipse Forez 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Panton' and 'Uni Neue' by Fontfabric and 'Ordina' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, confident, energetic, retro, playful, impact, motion, friendliness, logo-ready, cohesion, rounded, chunky, oblique, compact, soft-cornered.
A heavy, oblique sans with chunky strokes and rounded-rectangle geometry throughout. Curves resolve into soft corners rather than true circles, giving counters and bowls a squarish, superelliptical feel. The italic slant is assertive and consistent, with short terminals and minimal stroke modulation that keeps the texture dense and even. Proportions skew toward compact, sturdy shapes with generous interior space for the weight, producing clear silhouettes and a strong, graphic rhythm in both caps and lowercase.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and brand marks where a strong, dynamic italic voice is needed. It also fits sports and lifestyle identity systems, packaging, and promotional graphics that benefit from compact, high-contrast-in-mass shapes and a friendly rounded finish.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, with a sporty, forward-leaning motion. Its rounded corners soften the impact, adding a friendly, playful edge that reads as contemporary with a hint of retro athletic branding.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in an oblique style while maintaining approachability through rounded corners and roomy counters. Its superelliptical construction suggests a focus on consistent, logo-ready shapes that stay cohesive across letters and numbers.
Letterforms tend to favor broad shoulders and blunt endings, creating a stable, blocky impression despite the slant. The numerals match the same rounded-rectangular construction and appear designed to hold up well in large, high-impact settings.