Sans Superellipse Gemoz 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Mark Paneuropean' by FontFont, 'Avenir Next' and 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, 'Ordina' by Schriftlabor, 'Radiate Sans' by Studio Sun, and 'Elysio' by Type Dynamic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promotions, sporty, urgent, loud, confident, energetic, space saving, impact, speed, modernity, approachability, compressed, oblique, rounded, bulky, blocky.
A heavy, oblique sans with compact proportions and tightly controlled counters. Strokes are thick and even, with rounded-rectangular (superellipse-like) curves that give bowls and rounds a soft, inflated feel rather than a geometric circle. Terminals are generally clean and blunt, and the slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, producing a forward-leaning texture. The rhythm is dense and punchy, with narrow letterforms, short apertures in places, and clear, robust numerals designed to hold up at display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, retail promotions, sports and fitness branding, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for logos or wordmarks where a compact footprint and strong presence are needed; extended reading in smaller sizes is less of a focus given the dense texture.
The overall tone is assertive and kinetic: a forward-leaning, high-impact style that reads as sporty and promotional. Its rounded massing keeps the voice friendly enough to avoid harshness, but the weight and compression push it toward urgency and emphasis.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in minimal space, combining a compressed stance with a consistent oblique slant for motion. Rounded-rectangular curves and sturdy construction suggest an emphasis on contemporary, approachable strength rather than sharp precision.
Capitals and figures feel especially poster-ready, while the lowercase maintains sturdy, simplified shapes that favor impact over delicate detail. The oblique angle and compact widths create strong word-shapes and a pronounced horizontal drive in headlines.