Sans Superellipse Etras 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR and 'Libel Suit' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, aggressive, modern, industrial, space saving, speed emphasis, impact, modern utility, display strength, condensed, slanted, oblique, caps-forward, rounded corners.
This typeface is a tightly condensed, heavily weighted oblique sans with tall proportions and a compact footprint. Strokes maintain an even, low-contrast thickness, while terminals and corners are subtly rounded, giving the letterforms a softened superelliptical feel rather than sharp geometry. The overall construction leans on upright stems and streamlined curves, with counters kept relatively small and openings controlled for a dense, high-impact texture. Numerals and letters share a consistent forward-leaning stance and a narrow set width, producing a fast, continuous rhythm in text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, display typography, sports and fitness branding, posters, and product or event graphics where a sense of speed is beneficial. It can also work for signage or UI accents when used sparingly at larger sizes, where its condensed slant remains legible and stylistically intentional.
The slanted, compressed forms project speed and pressure—an energetic tone associated with performance, competition, and high-tempo messaging. Its dense black presence reads assertive and attention-grabbing, while the rounded corners prevent it from feeling brittle, keeping the voice contemporary and engineered.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in minimal horizontal space, combining a heavy condensed build with a forward slant to suggest motion. Rounded-rectangle shaping and uniform stroke weight point to a modern, industrial brief focused on clarity, consistency, and bold presence.
The strong oblique angle and condensed widths make spacing and word shapes feel tightly packed, emphasizing momentum over ease at small sizes. The mix of straight-sided stems and rounded-rectangle bowls creates a clean, aerodynamic silhouette that stays consistent from caps through lowercase and figures.