Sans Superellipse Egma 5 is a light, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Eurostile Next' and 'Eurostile Next Paneuropean' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, editorial heads, posters, branding, packaging, modern, clean, airy, technical, efficient, space saving, contemporary clarity, forward motion, systematic geometry, condensed, rounded, monoline, high-contrast slant.
This typeface is a condensed, slanted sans with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals throughout. Curves and counters lean toward rounded-rectangle geometry, giving letters like C, O, Q, and G a smooth, superelliptical feel rather than perfectly circular forms. The uppercase is tall and streamlined with tight internal space, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, utilitarian construction with simple joins and minimal embellishment. Numerals follow the same narrow, upright proportions (despite the overall slant), with clean, open shapes and consistent stroke endings.
It works well where a contemporary, space-saving sans is needed—such as UI labels, navigation, and data-dense layouts—while the slant and tall proportions also make it effective for headlines, posters, and branding systems that want motion without overt stylization.
The overall tone is modern and efficient, with a crisp, forward-leaning motion that reads as brisk and purposeful. Rounded corners soften the voice, keeping it approachable rather than severe, while the condensed proportions maintain a technical, space-conscious character.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, contemporary sans voice with a built-in sense of forward movement, using rounded-rectangle construction to keep forms smooth and consistent across the alphabet and numerals.
The rhythm is strongly vertical and compact, and the italic slant is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, creating a unified, continuous flow in text. Shapes stay calm and controlled, prioritizing clarity over expressiveness.