Sans Superellipse Femab 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF DIN' and 'FF DIN Paneuropean' by FontFont, 'DIN Next' and 'DIN Next Paneuropean' by Monotype, and 'PF DIN Text' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promotions, sporty, urgent, modern, assertive, loud, impact, motion, space saving, branding, oblique, compressed, rounded corners, sturdy, punchy.
A tightly packed, oblique sans with heavy, compact letterforms and softly rounded, squared-off curves. Strokes stay broadly consistent, producing dense black shapes and strong vertical emphasis, while counters are relatively small for a forceful, condensed rhythm. The curvature in letters like O/C/G reads as superelliptical—more rounded-rectangle than perfect circle—giving the face a controlled, engineered feel. Terminals are clean and blunt, with minimal detailing, and the overall texture is dark, even, and highly graphic.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, poster typography, retail promotions, and bold branding systems—particularly where a sense of speed or athletic energy is helpful. It can work for logos and wordmarks that need a compact footprint and strong silhouette, and for packaging callouts that must hold attention at a glance.
The tone is energetic and assertive, with a fast, forward-leaning posture that suggests motion and impact. Its compact massing and dark color feel promotional and attention-seeking, suitable for messaging that needs to sound confident and immediate rather than delicate or literary.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in minimal horizontal space, pairing condensed proportions with a forward slant for motion and urgency. Rounded-rectangle curves and blunt terminals keep the forms contemporary and robust, prioritizing visual impact and consistency over fine detail.
The italic slant combines with condensed proportions to create strong diagonal momentum in words, especially in all-caps. Numerals are similarly compact and sturdy, matching the overall blocky, rounded-rect geometry and keeping spacing visually tight in display sizes.