Sans Superellipse Etbun 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, dynamic, assertive, modern, urgent, space saving, high impact, speed cue, modernize, condensed, slanted, rounded, compact, blocky.
A condensed slanted sans with heavy, uniform strokes and softly squared curves that give counters and bowls a superelliptical feel. The construction is compact and upright in proportion, with tight apertures and sturdy terminals that read cleanly at display sizes. Rounded corners and smooth joins keep the dense letterforms from feeling sharp, while the consistent stroke weight maintains a strong, poster-ready texture across lines.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short promotional copy where a strong, compressed voice is needed. The consistent weight and rounded-rectangle curves also make it a good fit for sports branding, retail packaging callouts, and bold directional signage.
The overall tone is energetic and forward-leaning, suggesting speed and emphasis. Its compact massing and confident weight convey a sporty, no-nonsense attitude that feels contemporary and promotional.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, pairing a condensed build with a uniform, heavy stroke and rounded-rectangle geometry for a modern, kinetic look.
Figures are robust and simplified, matching the letters’ compact rhythm; the round forms (like 0/8/9) stay squared-off enough to feel engineered rather than geometric. The slant is steady and consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, helping maintain a coherent flow in longer phrases.