Sans Superellipse Elny 10 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A steeply slanted, tightly condensed sans with compact proportions and a consistent rightward lean. Strokes are robust and clean with subtle modulation, producing crisp joins and a controlled rhythm. Curves read as rounded-rectangular rather than purely geometric, giving bowls and counters a smooth, squarish softness. Narrow sidebearings and tall, upright verticals create an urgent texture, while punctuation and numerals follow the same condensed, forward-leaning construction.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, subheads, posters, and branded lockups where a condensed, energetic texture is useful. It can also work for sports or event graphics, packaging callouts, and editorial display typography when paired with a calmer text face for body copy.
The overall tone feels fast, punchy, and confident, with a slightly retro, headline-driven energy. The strong slant and compact width convey motion and urgency, making the voice feel assertive and attention-seeking rather than quiet or neutral.
Designed to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while maintaining a smooth, modern sans structure. The rounded-rectangular curves and strong slant appear intended to project speed and confidence without resorting to decorative detailing.
The italic angle is pronounced and consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, which helps long lines maintain a cohesive flow. The lowercase shows compact apertures and tight spacing, creating a dense color that benefits from generous line spacing in text settings.