Sans Superellipse Etlor 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'Broadside' by Device, 'Rice' by Font Kitchen, 'FS Industrie' by Fontsmith, 'Vinyl' by T-26, 'Headlines' by TypeThis!Studio, and 'Breuer Condensed' by TypeTrust (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, dynamic, sporty, assertive, modern, technical, space saving, high impact, convey motion, modern utility, headline focus, condensed, slanted, upright stress, rounded corners, compact counters.
A condensed, forward-leaning sans with heavy, even stroke weight and tightly controlled proportions. Curves read as rounded-rectangle shapes with compact counters, while straights stay crisp and clean, producing a sturdy, engineered feel. Terminals are mostly blunt and squared-off, and the overall rhythm is taut with minimal modulation, giving the letters a dense, high-impact texture in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as headlines, hero banners, posters, and bold brand marks where its dense texture and forward slant can amplify impact. It can also work well for packaging and sports-oriented graphics, especially where space is limited and a compact, energetic tone is desired.
The strong slant and compressed stance create a sense of speed and urgency, suggesting motion and confidence. Its compact, muscular shapes feel contemporary and utilitarian, leaning toward energetic display rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a narrow footprint, using a pronounced slant and rounded-rectangle geometry to convey speed and modernity while keeping letterforms sturdy and highly legible at display sizes.
Uppercase forms appear tall and tightly spaced, with rounded interior corners that keep the heavy weight from feeling overly rigid. Lowercase maintains a compact, workmanlike silhouette; counters and apertures remain relatively small, reinforcing the condensed, high-density color on the page.