Sans Superellipse Samy 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, wayfinding, sporty, dynamic, modern, assertive, industrial, impact, speed, space saving, modernity, branding, condensed, oblique, rounded corners, square-oval, compact.
A condensed, oblique sans with compact proportions and tightly managed spacing. Strokes are heavy and mostly monolinear with slight modulation, ending in clean, sheared terminals that reinforce forward motion. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry: bowls and counters read squarish yet softened, giving letters like O, D, and P a superelliptical feel. The lowercase is sturdy and utilitarian, with a short-armed r, single-storey a and g, and a hooked f; numerals are tall, compact, and similarly rounded at corners.
Best suited for attention-grabbing headlines, posters, and branding where a compact, energetic word shape is desirable. The sturdy construction and clear numerals also make it useful for sports identity systems, product packaging, and directional or informational display typography where space is limited.
The overall tone is fast, tough, and contemporary—more performance-oriented than friendly. The slant and condensed rhythm suggest speed and efficiency, while the rounded-square construction adds a controlled, engineered character. It feels at home in environments that want impact without ornament.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint while projecting motion and modernity. Its superelliptical, rounded-square forms balance a technical feel with approachable softness, aiming for a bold, performance-driven voice in display settings.
Diagonal joins and angled terminals create crisp internal shapes, especially in K, N, V/W, and X, which read sharp despite the rounded outer corners. Counters remain relatively open for a condensed style, helping the face stay legible at display sizes. The italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, giving text a continuous forward lean.