Sans Superellipse Etrak 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logo design, sporty, energetic, retro, dynamic, assertive, impact, motion, space saving, display emphasis, brand voice, condensed, oblique, rounded, soft corners, compact.
A compact, heavy oblique sans with softly squared, superellipse-like curves and minimal stroke modulation. The letters are tightly proportioned with narrow counters and a forward-leaning stance, producing a dense, high-impact texture in text. Terminals are clean and mostly blunt, with rounded corners that keep the weight from feeling harsh. Round characters (O, C, G, 0, 8) read as rounded rectangles, while diagonals and joins are sturdy and simplified for a strong, uniform silhouette.
Best suited to display settings where momentum and density are assets: headlines, posters, sports and fitness branding, product packaging, and bold wordmarks. It can work for short bursts of copy or subheads when set with generous tracking and line spacing to counter its tight internal space.
The overall tone is fast and punchy, combining athletic urgency with a slightly retro display feel. Its forward slant and compressed rhythm suggest motion and competitiveness, while the rounded geometry adds a friendly, approachable edge to the boldness.
The design appears intended as a condensed, motion-forward display sans that delivers strong presence in limited horizontal space. Its rounded-rectangle construction and simplified details aim for a modern, reproducible look that stays legible at large sizes while conveying speed and confidence.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, engineered geometry, with single-storey forms where expected and compact apertures that favor impact over openness. Numerals follow the same oblique, blocky logic and hold up as bold, sign-like figures.