Sans Superellipse Etbob 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nestor' by Fincker Font Cuisine, 'Americane Condensed' by HVD Fonts, 'Motorway' by K-Type, 'Molde' by Letritas, 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype, 'Ordax' by The Northern Block, and 'Kelpt' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, confident, industrial, dynamic, impact, speed, compression, clarity, branding, condensed, slanted, compact, rounded corners, high impact.
This typeface is a condensed, right-slanted sans with heavy strokes and minimal contrast. Letterforms are built from compact, superellipse-like curves and rounded-rectangle geometry, producing squarish counters in characters like O/C and a tightly controlled rhythm. Terminals are generally blunt and clean, with a sturdy, engineered feel; joins and curves are smooth rather than calligraphic. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, utilitarian construction with simple apertures and compact bowls, while figures are similarly dense and solid, designed to hold together at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and attention-grabbing typography where the condensed, slanted forms can amplify urgency and momentum. It also fits sports or performance branding, impactful packaging callouts, and bold signage where quick recognition matters more than long-form comfort.
Overall, it conveys speed and force—an assertive, forward-leaning voice that reads as sporty and action-oriented. The tight proportions and strong black shapes create a commanding, no-nonsense tone suited to energetic messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a fast, powerful sans voice by combining condensed proportions with a pronounced slant and rounded-rectangular geometry. Its goal is to maximize visual impact and maintain a uniform, muscular texture across letters and numerals.
Because of the condensed width and strong slant, spacing and word shapes become prominent; it thrives when given room to breathe and when used in short bursts. Rounded-square counters keep the texture consistent, helping maintain clarity despite the dense, compact forms.