Sans Superellipse Egze 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Hype Vol 1' and 'Hype vol 3' by Positype, and 'TT Bluescreens' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, packaging, headlines, signage, urgent, sporty, industrial, retro, headline, space saving, high impact, speed emphasis, modernized retro, condensed, slanted, rounded, punchy, compact.
A tightly condensed, heavily weighted sans with a pronounced forward slant and compact proportions. Strokes are largely monolinear, producing a dense, ink-trap-free silhouette that reads as solid blocks at distance. Curves and bowls are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving letters like O, C, and G a softly squared, superelliptical feel. Terminals are clean and blunt, counters are relatively tight, and the overall rhythm is fast and upright in its construction despite the strong italic angle.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports and event graphics, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for signage or wayfinding where space is tight and a strong, directional emphasis is desired, but its density and narrow counters make it less ideal for long-form reading.
The overall tone is forceful and kinetic, with a streamlined, competitive feel. Its compact width and aggressive slant suggest speed and intensity, while the rounded-rectangle curves add a subtly modern, engineered character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, combining a speed-driven italic stance with a sturdy, monolinear structure. The superelliptical rounding likely aims to keep the heavy weight feeling controlled and contemporary rather than harsh.
The set shows consistent slant across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, creating a cohesive forward motion in text. The numerals follow the same condensed, rounded-rect logic, with narrow internal counters that reinforce the font’s dense, poster-ready texture.