Sans Superellipse Sapa 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports graphics, ui accents, modern, energetic, sporty, editorial, techy, compact impact, forward motion, modern utility, geometric clarity, oblique, condensed, rounded corners, geometric, taut curves.
A condensed oblique sans with rounded-rectangle construction in the bowls and counters, giving curves a superelliptical, slightly squared-off feel. Strokes are clean and fairly even, with a subtle contrast that becomes most noticeable in angled joins and terminals. The italic slant is consistent and fairly assertive, producing a forward-leaning rhythm; apertures stay controlled and counters remain compact. Numerals and capitals share the same streamlined, aerodynamic proportions, while the lowercase maintains a tall, prominent body that keeps text compact yet legible.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium bursts of text where a sense of speed and modernity is desirable—such as sports graphics, tech branding, packaging callouts, and promotional materials. It can also work as an accent face in interfaces or dashboards when used at larger sizes with comfortable spacing.
The overall tone is fast, contemporary, and slightly technical—more about momentum and clarity than warmth. Its rounded geometry softens the voice just enough to feel approachable, while the tight widths and strong slant read as energetic and purposeful.
The design appears intended to deliver a sleek, forward-leaning sans with geometric, rounded-rectangular anatomy—combining efficiency of space with a dynamic italic voice for contemporary display typography.
Round forms (like O, C, and bowls in B/P/R) lean toward squarish curves, reinforcing a modern, engineered feel. The set looks optimized for impact at display sizes, where the italic angle and condensed spacing create a distinctive, cohesive texture.