Sans Superellipse Elny 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, branding, packaging, sleek, modern, dynamic, refined, editorial, space saving, emphasis, modernity, motion, condensed, slanted, clean, tall, crisp.
A condensed italic sans with tall proportions and a consistently forward-leaning rhythm. Strokes are clean and largely monolinear with subtle contrast, and terminals are mostly straight-cut, giving the design a crisp, engineered feel. Curves are smooth and rounded, while counters stay relatively open for such a narrow width, producing an efficient, space-saving texture in lines of text. The numeral set follows the same condensed, slanted logic with simple, legible constructions.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and other short-to-medium display text where a compact footprint and a sense of motion are desirable. It can work for branding and packaging systems that need a narrow, modern italic for emphasis, callouts, or condensed layouts.
The overall tone is fast, contemporary, and slightly sporty, with a refined editorial sharpness rather than a casual voice. Its narrow, italic posture adds urgency and motion, while the smooth rounding keeps it polished and approachable.
The design appears intended as a space-efficient italic sans that delivers speed and modernity while remaining clean and readable. Its rounded construction and restrained contrast aim to balance a contemporary, engineered look with smooth, controlled curves.
In the sample text, the tight width creates a compact gray value and strong vertical cadence, with punctuation and capitals holding up well in mixed-case settings. The italic angle is prominent, so spacing and alignment read as intentionally dynamic rather than neutral.