Sans Superellipse Etgos 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gravitica Compressed', 'Hoolister', and 'Virtuose' by Ckhans Fonts; 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski; and 'Parkson' by Rook Supply (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, athletic, urgent, industrial, streetwise, retro, space saving, high impact, speed cue, modern utility, display emphasis, condensed, slanted, oblique, rounded corners, compact.
A compact, tightly set sans with a pronounced rightward slant and thick, uniform strokes. The forms are built from rounded-rectangle geometry: curves are squarish and smooth, corners are softened, and counters tend toward oval/superelliptical shapes. Terminals are mostly blunt and vertical, producing a dense, blocky texture with minimal modulation. Uppercase proportions are tall and compressed; lowercase follows the same condensed rhythm with sturdy bowls and short, efficient joins, keeping word shapes compact and punchy.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports graphics, branding lockups, and packaging where a compact footprint and strong presence are useful. It can also work for labels, badges, and UI or signage moments that need a bold condensed voice, especially at display sizes rather than long-form text.
The overall tone is forceful and kinetic, combining a sporty, poster-like energy with a utilitarian, no-nonsense attitude. The slant and condensed build create a sense of speed and pressure, reading as assertive and attention-seeking rather than delicate or bookish.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, pairing a slanted stance with rounded-rectangle construction to feel fast, modern, and robust. Its consistent stroke weight and softened corners suggest a focus on clear, repeatable shapes that hold up in bold display applications.
The numerals match the same condensed, heavy construction and maintain consistent corner rounding, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive. In the sample text, the dense color and tight internal spaces make it most effective at larger sizes where the rounded-square counters and diagonals can breathe.