Sans Superellipse Efbut 5 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, branding, headlines, editorial, presentations, modern, clean, sleek, friendly, technical, modernization, legibility, soft geometry, dynamic emphasis, system consistency, rounded, monolinear, oblique, open counters, humanist.
A slanted, monolinear sans with softly rounded terminals and superellipse-like curves that keep bowls and counters smooth and controlled. Strokes stay even, with gentle modulation mainly from geometry rather than contrast, and the overall texture reads airy and uncluttered. Uppercase forms are simple and open, while the lowercase combines single-storey shapes (notably the a and g) with compact joins and clear apertures; the italic construction feels like a true drawn oblique rather than a mere shear. Numerals follow the same rounded, streamlined logic with consistent stroke endings and generous inner space.
Works well for interface copy, product pages, and dashboards where a clean italic is needed for emphasis while staying highly legible. The smooth, modern forms also suit branding systems, headlines, and editorial pull quotes that want a contemporary, slightly technical voice with a friendly edge.
The tone is contemporary and approachable, balancing a crisp, engineered feel with friendly softness from the rounded geometry. Its forward slant adds energy and motion, giving the face a dynamic, progressive character without becoming expressive or decorative.
The design appears aimed at delivering a modern italic sans for on-screen and general-purpose typography, using rounded-rectangle construction to create consistent rhythm and calm texture. It prioritizes clarity and a contemporary feel while keeping the slant energetic for emphasis and motion in text.
Round letters (C, O, Q, G) show a squarish-round construction that keeps curves taut and modern, and terminals tend to finish with subtle rounding rather than sharp cuts. Spacing appears even and slightly generous, supporting clarity in running text as well as in short labels.