Sans Superellipse Elda 5 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, sleek, modernist, elegant, aerodynamic, minimal, space saving, modern refinement, headline impact, sleek motion, condensed, monolinear, rounded corners, high slant, tall x-height.
A tightly condensed italic with tall, upright proportions pushed into a strong rightward slant. Strokes are extremely thin and clean, with a mostly monolinear feel and subtle contrast introduced by curvature and joins rather than obvious stroke modulation. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle (superelliptic) bowls and terminals, giving counters a smooth, capsule-like geometry. Spacing is restrained and vertical rhythm dominates, producing a crisp, columnar texture in text while maintaining legibility through clear, open counters.
Best suited to display sizes where its hairline strokes and condensed width can create impact without sacrificing clarity. It works well for editorial headlines, fashion and lifestyle branding, premium packaging, and poster typography where a tall, elegant italic voice is desired.
The overall tone is sleek and fashion-forward, with a refined, technical elegance. Its narrow, steeply slanted silhouette suggests speed and precision, leaning more editorial and contemporary than friendly or casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary italic display sans that maximizes verticality and efficiency of space while staying polished. Its superelliptic curvature and hairline construction aim for a modern, high-end impression with a distinctive, fast visual rhythm.
Round forms like O/0 read as narrow vertical ovals with softened corners, and many terminals finish bluntly rather than tapering, reinforcing a streamlined, engineered look. Descenders and ascenders are long and graceful, and the numeral set follows the same condensed, upright-leaning cadence for consistent color in mixed text.