Sans Superellipse Etrib 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, punchy, retro, energetic, confident, impact, space saving, speed, friendly boldness, display clarity, condensed, oblique, rounded, blocky, soft corners.
A compact, condensed sans with a pronounced rightward slant and heavy, even stroke weight. Letterforms are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, producing softened corners and squarish curves in bowls and counters. The overall rhythm is tight with short extenders and dense spacing, while apertures stay relatively open for the style. Curves on characters like C, O, and S feel more superelliptical than circular, and joins are smooth with minimal detailing.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, brand marks, and sports or event graphics where a dense, forceful voice is useful. It can also work on packaging or apparel graphics when used at sizes that preserve interior counters and avoid crowding in longer text.
The font projects an energetic, assertive tone with a slightly playful edge from its rounded, blocky construction. Its slanted stance and compressed proportions add speed and urgency, evoking a sporty, headline-driven attitude with a mild retro display feel.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, pairing a slanted, fast-moving silhouette with rounded, superelliptical construction for a bold but friendly presence. It emphasizes uniformity and graphic clarity over fine detail, aiming for strong recognition in display contexts.
Uppercase forms read clean and uniform, while lowercase combines compact, sturdy shapes with rounded terminals; the single-storey a and g reinforce a contemporary, graphic feel. Numerals follow the same condensed, heavy construction and remain visually consistent with the letterforms.