Sans Superellipse Elpa 7 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, modern, assertive, dynamic, condensed, space saving, speed cue, modern utility, compact impact, slanted, rounded, tall, clean, crisp.
A condensed, right-slanted sans with tall proportions and compact counters. Strokes are sturdy with subtle contrast, and terminals are mostly clean and slightly softened rather than sharply squared. Curves read as tightened, rounded-rectangle forms, giving letters like O/C/Q a controlled, engineered roundness. The rhythm is narrow and vertical, with simplified joins and minimal ornament, while numerals and caps maintain a consistent forward-leaning stance for cohesive texture in lines of text.
This font performs best in short-to-medium setting sizes where its condensed, italicized structure can deliver impact—headlines, posters, brand marks, and packaging callouts. It can also work for UI labels, navigation, and dashboards when space is tight, especially where a fast, modern voice is desired.
The overall tone is energetic and functional, with a streamlined, contemporary feel. Its tight width and slant create a sense of speed and urgency, while the rounded construction keeps it approachable rather than aggressive. The impression is confident and utilitarian, suited to punchy messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving sans that reads fast and looks in motion, pairing condensed proportions with rounded, controlled curves for a contemporary, industrial clarity.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, compressed skeleton, producing a dense typographic color in paragraphs. The ampersand is compact and simplified, and the numerals are narrow and graphic, helping maintain an even, poster-like cadence across mixed content.