Sans Superellipse Etdup 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neuron Angled' by Corradine Fonts, 'Informatic' by Fatchair, 'Florin Sans' by Fonts With Love, and 'Elysio' by Type Dynamic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sporty, modern, energetic, friendly, industrial, impact, approachability, speed, modernity, clarity, rounded, compact, slanted, geometric, blunt terminals.
A compact, slanted sans with heavy, low-contrast strokes and rounded-rectangle geometry throughout. Curves are built from superellipse-like forms, producing softened corners, broad counters, and blunt terminals rather than sharp points. The rhythm is tight and sturdy, with slightly condensed proportions in many glyphs and a consistent forward lean that keeps word shapes lively. Numerals are robust and clear, matching the same rounded, blocky construction.
Best suited to short-to-medium text at display sizes where its compact, slanted silhouettes and rounded geometry can carry personality—such as headlines, brand marks, packaging callouts, event graphics, and wayfinding or retail signage. It can also work for subheads and UI accents when a bold, energetic tone is desired.
The overall tone feels energetic and purposeful, combining a sporty forward motion with a friendly softness from the rounded corners. It reads as contemporary and utilitarian, with a confident, poster-ready presence that still avoids harshness.
The design appears intended to merge a modern, engineered sans structure with softened superellipse curves, creating an italicized display voice that is both assertive and approachable. Its consistent rounding and compact width suggest an emphasis on strong impact, quick recognition, and a contemporary, sporty texture.
The rounded-square construction is especially evident in letters like C, D, O, and the bowls of b/p, which lean toward squarish ovals rather than true circles. Uppercase forms maintain a strong, compact silhouette, while the lowercase keeps the same chunky, engineered feel, supporting consistent texture in mixed-case settings.