Sans Superellipse Etran 5 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, promotions, packaging, sporty, energetic, assertive, modern, punchy, space-saving, speed emphasis, modern utility, display impact, condensed, forward-leaning, rounded, smooth, high-impact.
A condensed, right-leaning sans with heavy, compact forms and rounded, superellipse-like curves. Counters are tight and openings are fairly narrow, creating a dense texture that stays clean due to smooth joins and minimal detailing. Terminals are generally blunt and slightly softened, while curves (notably in C/O/S and the numerals) read as controlled, rounded rectangles rather than perfect circles. The rhythm is brisk and uniform, with strong vertical emphasis and consistent stroke behavior that keeps words looking compact and forceful at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, short bursts of copy, and branding where space is tight but impact is required. It performs well in sports and event graphics, retail/promotional material, and packaging fronts where a compact, high-energy voice helps maximize visual presence.
The overall tone is fast and athletic, with a forward motion that suggests speed and urgency. Its compact massing and slanted stance feel confident and promotional, suited to messaging that needs to land quickly and decisively.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-efficient, high-impact italic voice that stays contemporary and legible while projecting speed and momentum. Its rounded, superellipse-driven geometry suggests an aim for a smooth, modern finish rather than sharp or calligraphic drama.
The slant is pronounced and consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, producing a continuous rightward flow in text. Numerals are similarly compact and weighty, matching the letterforms for cohesive headline setting.