Sans Superellipse Elty 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, futuristic, techy, industrial, retro, assertive, systematic design, modern display, tech aesthetic, compact impact, rounded, squared, modular, geometric, compact.
This typeface is built from rounded-rectangle and superellipse-like forms, producing a distinctly squared-yet-soft silhouette. Strokes are heavy and consistent, with tight apertures and small, rounded counters that read as cut-out windows in many letters. Terminals tend to be blunt with generous corner radii, and many joins resolve into smooth, tubular curves rather than sharp angles. The overall rhythm is compact and engineered, with simplified constructions (notably in S, G, and numerals) that emphasize geometry over calligraphic detail.
It works best for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, logos, product branding, packaging, and wayfinding-style signage where its compact geometry can read as intentional. It can also suit UI titles, app headers, or tech-themed editorial display, especially where a futuristic or industrial voice is desired.
The tone feels futuristic and utilitarian, like labeling from electronics, transportation, or sci-fi interfaces. Its rounded corners keep it friendly enough for consumer tech, but the dense shapes and narrow openings maintain a firm, controlled, industrial mood.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, systematized sans built from rounded-square primitives—prioritizing a consistent modular grid, strong presence, and a distinctive tech-forward character.
Uppercase and lowercase share a highly unified construction, with lowercase forms often appearing like scaled technical variants rather than handwriting-derived shapes. The numerals follow the same modular logic, with squared bowls and softened corners that maintain a cohesive, system-like texture in lines of text.