Sans Superellipse Ehlup 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, headlines, magazine, posters, packaging, elegant, speedy, modern, sleek, editorial, modernize, add motion, smooth geometry, editorial tone, brand polish, slanted, streamlined, monoline, rounded, humanist.
A slanted, monoline sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Curves are drawn with a superelliptical feel, giving bowls and counters a smooth, compact geometry, while terminals often end in subtly angled cuts that reinforce the forward motion. Proportions are relatively tight and vertically inclined, with clear, open apertures and a consistent stroke rhythm that stays even across straight and curved segments. Numerals follow the same italicized, rounded logic, with clean outlines and minimal ornamentation.
Works well in branding and headline settings where a sleek italic voice can add momentum and sophistication. The rounded geometry and even stroke make it suitable for modern packaging, fashion/editorial layouts, and short to medium-length display text where a smooth, contemporary texture is desired.
The overall tone is brisk and polished, combining a contemporary, engineered smoothness with a lightly calligraphic slant. It reads as refined and controlled rather than playful, projecting an editorial and slightly technical confidence.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern italic sans built on rounded, superelliptical forms—prioritizing speed, smoothness, and a consistent, clean rhythm. It aims to provide an elegant slanted companion for contemporary identities and editorial typography without relying on high contrast or decorative flourish.
Capitals stay restrained and clean, with rounded joins and corners that keep the texture smooth in words. The italic angle is noticeable but not extreme, producing an energetic line without sacrificing clarity, and the figures integrate well with text due to matching curvature and terminal treatment.