Sans Superellipse Sury 5 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, dynamic, confident, retro, editorial, sporty, impact, speed, display, modernized retro, compactness, condensed, slanted, crisp, taut, sculpted.
A condensed, strongly slanted display face with energetic rhythm and pronounced thick–thin contrast. Letterforms show rounded-rect/superellipse construction in bowls and counters, paired with sharp, tapered terminals that add speed and bite. Curves are smooth and controlled, while straight strokes feel slightly tensioned, producing a compact, forward-leaning texture. Lowercase has a sturdy, single-storey feel in key shapes (notably a and g), and figures are similarly compact with bold, sculpted silhouettes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, brand marks, and promotional graphics where a compact, high-energy voice is needed. It works well for sports and entertainment themes, packaging, and editorial display settings that benefit from a dramatic slant and sculpted contrast.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and slightly nostalgic, reminiscent of classic sports lettering and mid‑century editorial titling. Its slant and contrast create a sense of motion and confidence, suited to attention-grabbing statements rather than quiet body copy.
The design appears aimed at delivering a condensed, motion-forward display style with clean, modernized geometry. By combining superelliptical roundness with sharp, tapered finishing, it balances sleekness with impact for bold, attention-led typography.
The tight widths and angled stress create strong word-shapes and impactful headlines, but can make long passages feel dense. The design’s sharp joins and tapered ends reward generous tracking and larger sizes, where the superelliptical bowls and contrast read most clearly.