Sans Superellipse Elko 5 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, branding, headlines, posters, infographics, sleek, modern, technical, clean, efficient, modernization, speed cue, geometric clarity, interface utility, monolinear, oblique, rounded, superelliptical, streamlined.
This typeface presents a streamlined oblique sans with smooth, superellipse-based curves and largely monolinear strokes. Letterforms are narrow and upright in construction but consistently slanted, with clean terminals and minimal modulation. Rounded-rectangle counters appear in forms like O, Q, and 0, creating a controlled, geometric rhythm, while diagonals (A, V, W, X) are crisp and evenly weighted. The lowercase shows simple, open shapes with a single-storey a and g, and tall ascenders that reinforce a lean, forward-tilting texture.
It suits user interfaces, dashboards, and product typography where a clean, forward-leaning emphasis is helpful. The design also works well for headlines, technology branding, and infographic labeling, especially when a modern, motion-oriented voice is desired.
The overall tone feels contemporary and engineered—more aerodynamic than expressive. Its consistent slant and rounded geometry suggest speed, precision, and a polished interface sensibility rather than warmth or nostalgia.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern oblique companion with geometric, superelliptical construction—prioritizing a smooth rhythm, compact footprints, and a crisp, contemporary presence in both display lines and short passages.
Numerals follow the same superelliptical logic, with an oval 0 and a curved 2/3 that stay smooth and compact. The Q features a restrained tail, and the lowercase forms maintain a tidy, even cadence that reads as orderly in text settings.