Sans Superellipse Sidum 5 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Euphonia' by Sentinel Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, condensed, assertive, retro, energetic, industrial, space saving, headline impact, forward motion, modernized retro, tall, arched, compressed, ink-trap hints, high-contrast feel.
A tall, tightly condensed italic sans with compact counters and a distinctly vertical rhythm. Strokes are firm and mostly monoline in impression, with subtle contrast appearing in curves and joins, and occasional wedge-like terminals that sharpen the silhouette. Round letters are drawn as narrow, rounded-rectangle forms, producing straightened sides on bowls and a controlled, engineered geometry. The italic slant is consistent and relatively steep, and spacing is tuned for dense setting with narrow internal apertures and crisp joins.
Best suited to display sizes where its condensed italic voice can deliver impact—headlines, poster typography, cover lines, and branded slogans. It also works well for space-constrained applications such as packaging callouts, vertical lockups, and dense editorial titling where a strong, narrow texture is desirable.
The overall tone is urgent and emphatic, combining a streamlined, industrial efficiency with a slightly vintage, headline-driven attitude. Its steep slant and compressed proportions add motion and tension, giving text a forward-leaning, promotional character.
The design appears intended to maximize visual punch and legibility in narrow widths by pairing a steep italic slant with compact, superelliptical bowls and sturdy stroke endings. It aims for a bold, space-efficient display texture that stays cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Uppercase forms read especially compact and architectural, while lowercase retains a functional, newsprint-like economy with tight bowls and narrow openings. Numerals follow the same condensed logic, with simple, sturdy forms that keep a consistent texture in runs of figures.