Sans Superellipse Etmar 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, headlines, posters, sportswear, ui labels, sporty, dynamic, modern, confident, technical, emphasis, speed, modernity, impact, clarity, slanted, geometric, streamlined, compact, rounded corners.
This typeface is a heavy, right-slanted sans with a compact, streamlined construction and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) curves in bowls and counters. Strokes are robust and largely monolinear, with clean terminals that read as crisply cut rather than calligraphic. Letterforms favor simple geometry and tight apertures; round characters like O, Q, and 0 appear more squarish than circular, reinforcing a engineered, contemporary feel. The rhythm is energetic, with consistent slant and sturdy proportions that keep forms stable even at larger sizes.
It performs best in display contexts such as branding, headlines, and promotional graphics where its slant and mass can project momentum. It can also work for short UI labels, navigation, and data callouts when a bold, modern voice is desired and line lengths are kept modest.
Overall it feels fast and assertive—like motion graphics, sport branding, or modern UI typography where forward-leaning emphasis communicates speed and confidence. The rounded geometry softens the weight, keeping the tone approachable while still feeling strong and performance-oriented.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-impact italic voice built from simplified geometric shapes, balancing strong presence with rounded, superelliptical curves for a clean, modern finish.
Lowercase forms show single-storey constructions (notably the a and g) and a generally compact footprint, which supports dense settings. Numerals are similarly sturdy and slightly squared in their curves, matching the letterforms for cohesive alphanumeric texture.