Sans Superellipse Etkap 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Albireo' by Cory Maylett Design, 'Kaneda Gothic' by Dharma Type, 'Masifa' and 'Masifa Rounded' by Hurufatfont, 'Galeana' by Latinotype, and 'Hype vol 3' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, assertive, dynamic, industrial, urgent, space saving, high impact, speed emphasis, display clarity, condensed, oblique, blocky, rounded corners, compact.
This typeface is a heavily condensed oblique sans with compact proportions and a steady, low-contrast stroke. Curves and counters lean toward rounded-rectangle shapes, giving round letters a squarish, superelliptical feel. Terminals are clean and blunt, joins are firm, and the overall rhythm is tight with tall ascenders/uppercase and narrow internal space, producing dense, high-impact word shapes.
Best suited for short, prominent settings such as headlines, poster copy, sports and event graphics, packaging callouts, and punchy signage. It can also work for subheads or labels when you want a dense, energetic texture, but it is less comfortable for long-form reading due to its narrow, dark set.
The slanted stance and compressed width create a fast, forward-moving tone that reads as energetic and no-nonsense. Its bold, blocky presence feels sporty and utilitarian, suited to messages that need to project urgency and strength rather than delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space while maintaining smooth, modern contours. Its oblique, compact construction suggests a focus on speed, emphasis, and strong display presence across branding and promotional typography.
The numeral set matches the compact, oblique construction and maintains the same tight apertures and sturdy curves. In text settings the texture is dark and continuous, so spacing and line breaks become important to avoid a cramped feel at smaller sizes.