Sans Superellipse Deneg 5 is a light, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mako' by Deltatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, signage, packaging, headlines, posters, technical, futuristic, efficient, clean, precise, modernization, space saving, tech branding, systematic feel, monoline, rounded corners, angular curves, condensed, slanted.
A monoline, right-slanted sans with condensed proportions and a steady, engineered rhythm. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry: bowls and counters read as squarish superellipses with softened corners, while joins and terminals stay crisp and controlled. Strokes keep an even weight, with minimal modulation and consistent corner radiusing across caps, lowercase, and figures. Lowercase forms are compact and upright in structure despite the slant, with single-storey a and g and a tall, narrow footprint throughout.
Works well where a sleek, space-efficient italic is needed: interface labels, navigation systems, product and tech packaging, and short editorial headlines. The distinctive superelliptical bowls and consistent slant can also add a modern voice to posters and branding accents, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone feels technical and forward-leaning, with a utilitarian, futuristic flavor. Its rounded-rectilinear construction suggests instrument panels, product interfaces, and contemporary industrial design rather than expressive or calligraphic writing.
Likely designed to merge a condensed italic texture with rounded-rectangular geometry, producing a contemporary, engineered voice that stays clean and legible while looking unmistakably modern.
Apertures tend to be somewhat tight and counters are squarish, which reinforces the compact, engineered look. The numerals follow the same rounded-corner logic, and the set maintains a consistent slant and spacing discipline in running text.