Sans Superellipse Emlas 5 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, italic, normal x-height font.
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A condensed, forward-leaning sans with monoline construction and rounded-rectangle (superelliptical) curves throughout. Corners are consistently softened, giving bowls and counters a squarish-rounded geometry, while straight strokes stay crisp and uniform. The italic angle is steady and mechanical rather than calligraphic, with closed forms that feel compact and neatly contained. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect logic, and overall spacing reads tight and purposeful, supporting a fast, modern rhythm in text.
This face works best where a compact, modern italic sans is needed: interface labels, dashboards, product wordmarks, sports or motorsport-style graphics, and short headlines. Its tight, streamlined shapes also suit packaging callouts or signage where space is limited and a contemporary tone is desired.
The tone is contemporary and kinetic, with a subtle “speed” impression from the slant and compressed proportions. Rounded geometry keeps it approachable, but the overall effect remains technical and engineered—well suited to modern, efficiency-driven branding.
The design appears intended to combine a condensed footprint with rounded-rect geometry and a consistent oblique stance, creating a speedy, tech-forward sans that stays clean and controlled in both display lines and short text.
Distinctive details include the squarish rounded bowls (notably in forms like O/Q/0) and a consistent use of softened terminals that avoids sharp, aggressive endings. The oblique stance and condensed width create a strong horizontal flow, while the uniform stroke weight maintains clarity across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.