Sans Superellipse Egza 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic', 'Dharma Gothic Rounded', and 'Dharma Slab' by Dharma Type and 'TS Plakette' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promotional graphics, sporty, urgent, modern, industrial, aggressive, impact, space-saving, speed, brand presence, modernity, condensed, forward-leaning, oblique, blocky, rounded corners.
A condensed, forward-leaning sans with thick, uniform strokes and a compact rhythm. Curves and counters are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and apertures a squarish softness rather than true circles. Terminals are mostly blunt and clean, with tight internal spacing and sturdy joins that keep the silhouette solid at display sizes. Numerals and capitals follow the same tall, compressed proportions, producing an assertive, high-impact texture across lines of text.
Best suited for short, high-impact applications such as headlines, posters, sports and event branding, packaging callouts, and promotional graphics where a dense, urgent voice is desirable. It can also work for subheads or labels when ample tracking and line spacing are available.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and contemporary, with a strong sense of motion from the consistent slant and compressed proportions. It reads as performance-oriented and slightly aggressive, suited to messages that need to feel loud, direct, and energetic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in minimal horizontal space, combining a strong oblique stance with rounded-rectangle construction for a modern, technical flavor. It prioritizes headline clarity and brand presence over relaxed, long-form readability.
The narrow width and dense color can make counters feel tight in longer settings, while the squared-round construction keeps forms crisp and graphic. The italic angle is pronounced enough to create a dynamic baseline flow, especially in all-caps headlines.