Sans Superellipse Etgak 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Sharp' and 'Geogrotesque Stencil' by Emtype Foundry and 'Manual' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, dynamic, assertive, modern, industrial, impact, motion, modernity, compactness, branding, rounded corners, oblique, condensed caps, compact, blocky.
This typeface uses compact, oblique sans forms with rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) curves and broadly squared terminals. Strokes are heavy and even, with low contrast and smooth joins that keep counters open despite the weight. Capitals read slightly condensed and sturdy, while lowercase forms stay upright in structure but slant consistently, creating a forward-leaning rhythm. The numerals are similarly robust and simplified, matching the squared curves and uniform stroke behavior across the set.
It works best in display contexts where impact and momentum are desired: headlines, posters, sports and team branding, packaging callouts, and short signage text. In running text it remains legible due to open counters, but the strong slant and heavy color are most effective at larger sizes and in shorter passages.
The overall tone is energetic and purposeful, with a strong forward motion from the slant and a punchy, poster-ready presence from the dense shapes. Rounded corners soften the impact just enough to feel contemporary and approachable rather than harsh, giving it a confident, sporty character.
The design appears intended to combine a modern, engineered superellipse geometry with a dynamic oblique stance, creating a compact, high-energy voice suitable for attention-grabbing typography.
The squarish rounding is especially evident in bowls and counters, producing a distinct “engineered” geometry. The italic angle appears consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, helping lines of text maintain a cohesive, fast-paced texture.