Sans Superellipse Egmi 5 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, wayfinding, modern, clean, energetic, editorial, technical, space saving, modernization, emphasis, clarity, systematic, condensed, oblique, monoline, geometric, rounded.
This typeface is a condensed, right-leaning sans with a crisp monoline construction and softly rounded, superellipse-like curves. Strokes stay even and uncluttered, with compact counters and tight interior spaces that create a brisk vertical rhythm. Rounded letters (C, O, Q, G) read as squarish ovals rather than perfect circles, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are sharp and efficient. The lowercase features a single-storey a and g, a compact e with a small aperture, and a narrow, tall overall stance that keeps word shapes sleek and continuous.
It works best where space is limited and impact is needed, such as headlines, posters, pull quotes, and compact branding. The tight, vertical rhythm also suits packaging and signage-style applications that benefit from a narrow footprint and a clean, contemporary voice.
The tone is contemporary and purposeful, blending a streamlined, engineered feel with an editorial slant. Its condensed posture and forward lean suggest speed and emphasis without becoming flashy, making it feel current, practical, and slightly sporty.
The design appears aimed at a space-saving italic sans that stays legible and consistent by relying on even strokes and rounded-rectangle geometry. It prioritizes a fast, modern texture for display and short-to-medium text, emphasizing efficiency and a unified, contemporary look.
Capitals and numerals share the same condensed logic, giving headings a consistent, upright-block silhouette even while the forms lean. The figures are simple and linear, matching the letterforms’ minimal modulation and reinforcing a uniform, system-like texture in runs of text.