Sans Superellipse Etgub 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Clan', 'FF Good', and 'FF Good Headline' by FontFont; 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric; 'Molde' by Letritas; 'Heroic Condensed' by TypeTrust; and 'Cervo Neue Condensed' by Typoforge Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial promos, urgent, sporty, industrial, dynamic, condensed, attention, speed, space saving, impact, slanted, compact, blocky, rounded corners, tight spacing.
A tightly condensed, steeply slanted sans with thick, uniform strokes and rounded-rectangle construction in its curves. The overall silhouette is tall and compact, with short crossbars and narrow apertures that keep counters small and dark. Curves and joins stay smooth and blunt rather than sharp, giving forms like O/C/G and the bowls in B/P a sturdy, machined feel. Numerals follow the same narrow, forward-leaning rhythm, with strong vertical emphasis and compact interior space.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and display settings where a compact, high-impact line can save horizontal space while staying loud. It fits sports and fitness branding, event posters, promotional editorial callouts, and bold packaging or labeling that needs a fast, industrial punch.
The font reads fast and forceful, with a forward-leaning posture that suggests speed and momentum. Its dense color and compressed width create a confident, no-nonsense tone suited to attention-grabbing statements. The rounded geometry softens the aggressiveness slightly, keeping the voice modern rather than retro or ornamental.
The design appears intended as a condensed, slanted display sans built for impact and speed, using rounded-rectangle curves and heavy, consistent strokes to maintain clarity at large sizes. Its compressed proportions and strong typographic color prioritize presence and immediacy over extended reading comfort.
In running text the narrow counters and heavy mass produce a strong typographic color, so it benefits from generous tracking and leading when used at smaller sizes. The italic angle and condensed proportions create a pronounced rhythm that works best in short bursts where impact matters more than quiet readability.