Sans Superellipse Edneg 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nephrite' by Nine Font (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial ui, branding, posters, headlines, signage, dynamic, sleek, modern, technical, friendly, space-saving, speed, modernization, approachability, clarity, oblique, condensed, rounded, monoline, soft corners.
This is an oblique, condensed sans with monoline strokes and rounded-rectangle construction. Curves resolve into softened corners rather than sharp terminals, giving bowls and counters a squarish, superelliptical feel. The rhythm is upright in structure but consistently slanted, with compact widths, tight apertures, and a clean, even texture across mixed case. Figures and capitals follow the same restrained geometry, keeping curves controlled and corners subtly eased.
It performs well in display and short-to-medium text where a compact, slanted sans can add motion without sacrificing clarity—such as UI headings, sports or tech branding, posters, and wayfinding. The condensed footprint makes it useful when horizontal space is limited, while the softened geometry keeps it readable at moderate sizes.
The overall tone feels fast and contemporary: streamlined, efficient, and slightly sporty. Rounded corners add approachability, preventing the condensed slant from feeling harsh or aggressive, while the steady stroke weight reads as precise and engineered.
The design appears intended to blend utilitarian clarity with a distinctive rounded-rectilinear flavor, using an oblique stance to convey momentum and modernity. Its consistent stroke and controlled curves suggest a focus on a clean, contemporary voice suitable for both interface and graphic-led typography.
Capitals are tall and narrow with simple, clipped terminals; round letters like O/Q and C/G show the most pronounced rounded-rectangle influence. The italics are drawn (not mechanically skewed in appearance), with letterforms maintaining consistent internal geometry and spacing in running text.