Sans Superellipse Etges 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Good' and 'FF Good Headline' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, editorial headers, sporty, urgent, modern, industrial, headline, impact, speed, space saving, modernize, condensed, oblique, rounded, geometric, compact.
A compact, forward-leaning sans with heavy strokes and tightly drawn proportions. Letterforms are built from sturdy, rounded-rectangle geometry: curves stay controlled and squarish, counters are relatively small, and terminals read as cleanly cut rather than calligraphic. The oblique slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, giving the face a continuous rightward motion. Overall spacing is efficient and dense, producing a dark, assertive texture in text.
Best suited to display settings where strong presence and a sense of speed are desirable—posters, promotional graphics, branding marks, packaging panels, and editorial headlines. It can also work for short UI labels or signage when set large enough to preserve counter clarity, especially where a condensed footprint is helpful.
The combination of condensed width, strong weight, and steady slant creates a fast, driven tone that feels athletic and contemporary. Its rounded geometry softens the aggression slightly, keeping the voice modern and approachable rather than harsh. The overall impression is confident, punchy, and built for impact.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact, space-efficient italic sans with a geometric, rounded-rectangle construction. It prioritizes momentum and bold silhouette over delicate detail, aiming for clear recognition and a distinctive, energetic texture in headlines and identity work.
Round characters like O/C/G are more superelliptical than circular, with squared shoulders and compact counters that reinforce a utilitarian, engineered feel. The numerals follow the same oblique, blocky logic, reading sturdy and uniform at display sizes. In running text the density and small internal openings suggest it benefits from generous tracking or larger sizes when clarity is critical.