Sans Superellipse Efkat 5 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sica' by dooType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui, branding, signage, editorial, infographics, clean, modern, friendly, technical, calm, modern utility, approachability, screen clarity, contemporary branding, rounded, monoline, open counters, humanist, soft terminals.
A slanted, monoline sans with gently rounded corners and a soft, superelliptical construction. Curves resolve into flattened arcs rather than perfect circles, giving bowls and numerals a slightly squared, streamlined feel. Strokes stay even throughout, with open apertures and clear counters, while terminals are subtly softened instead of sharply cut. The overall rhythm is smooth and slightly airy, balancing geometric regularity with a mild humanist looseness in the lowercase.
Well suited to interface typography, dashboards, and infographics where clean shapes and open counters aid fast scanning. The rounded construction also works for contemporary branding, packaging, and light editorial settings that want a modern look without harsh geometry. It can function in short paragraphs and captions when a smooth, uncluttered texture is desired.
The tone is modern and approachable, pairing a clean, technical neatness with a relaxed, friendly softness. Its rounded geometry keeps it from feeling severe, while the consistent slant adds motion and a contemporary, interface-like character.
The design appears aimed at a contemporary, versatile sans that blends geometric superelliptical forms with comfortable readability. The softened corners and consistent slant suggest an intention to feel modern and efficient while remaining approachable in everyday text and product-facing contexts.
Uppercase forms lean toward simple, legible silhouettes, and the numerals follow the same rounded-rectangle logic, reading cleanly at a glance. The italic angle is steady and cohesive across capitals, lowercase, and figures, which helps paragraphs maintain an even texture without looking overly calligraphic.