Sans Superellipse Ehgol 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic' by Dharma Type, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'Hype Vol 1' by Positype, 'Beachwood' by Swell Type, and 'Chupada' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, title cards, urgent, sporty, dynamic, condensed, modern, space saving, high impact, motion emphasis, modern utility, oblique, slanted, compact, streamlined, rounded.
A condensed oblique sans with compact proportions and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) curves that keep counters tight and corners softened. Strokes are heavy and mostly monoline, producing strong, dense silhouettes and minimal internal whitespace. The design leans into verticality, with tall lowercase and narrow apertures; terminals are generally blunt and clean, and joins stay crisp. Figures follow the same compressed, forward-leaning rhythm, reading like sturdy display numerals built for impact.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports or fitness branding, and packaging where a compact footprint and strong presence are useful. It can also work for title cards and promotional graphics that benefit from a fast, compressed, italicized look.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and contemporary, with a forward-leaning stance that suggests motion and emphasis. Its dense black shapes and tight spacing feel assertive and attention-seeking, aligning with energetic, performance-oriented messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in limited horizontal space while maintaining smooth, rounded geometry. By combining condensed width, heavy strokes, and an oblique stance, it prioritizes immediacy and momentum over relaxed, long-form readability.
Round forms (such as O/o and 0) are constructed from squarish superellipse geometry rather than perfect circles, reinforcing a technical, engineered feel. The narrow counters and angled stress make long text blocks feel intense, while the consistent weight keeps the texture even and poster-like.