Sans Superellipse Elpi 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, editorial, posters, packaging, sleek, dynamic, fashion-forward, technical, express motion, add elegance, project modernity, create emphasis, editorial voice, oblique, calligraphic stress, tapered, austere, angular.
A sharply oblique sans with pronounced calligraphic contrast and frequent tapering at terminals. Strokes are clean and largely unmodulated in outline, but the diagonal emphasis and thick–thin transitions create a crisp, cutting rhythm. Counters tend to be narrow and vertically oriented, with rounded-rectangle/elliptical bowls in letters like O, Q, and 0, and a generally compact, streamlined silhouette. Capitals feel tall and disciplined, while the lowercase shows more fluidity in joins and curves, maintaining consistent slant and tight spacing expectations.
Best suited to display settings where its slant and contrast can be a feature: magazine headlines, fashion and lifestyle branding, campaign graphics, and premium packaging. It can work for short-to-medium editorial pull quotes or subheads, where the distinctive rhythm adds momentum without relying on ornament.
The overall tone is modern and assertive, combining a refined editorial polish with a fast, aerodynamic feel. Its steep slant and high-contrast construction read as stylish and performance-driven, lending a contemporary luxury and techno-inflected sophistication.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary italic sans with strong motion cues and a high-end, editorial sensibility. By combining crisp, angled construction with rounded bowls, it aims to feel both precise and stylish, offering a distinctive voice for modern brand and headline typography.
Distinctive numerals and capitals emphasize verticality, and the italic angle is strong enough to become a primary voice rather than a secondary companion style. The design favors crisp diagonals and sharp internal corners (notably in K, V, W, X), balanced by rounded bowls that keep the texture smooth at text sizes.