Sans Superellipse Felaz 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, 'Coast' by Groupe Dejour, 'Molde' by Letritas, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, and 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, promotions, sporty, punchy, urgent, athletic, assertive, impact, speed, space saving, modernity, brand punch, condensed, slanted, rounded corners, blocky, compact.
A condensed, heavily weighted sans with a pronounced rightward slant and compact proportions. Strokes are largely uniform, with smooth joins and rounded-rectangle curvature in bowls and counters that keeps the geometry soft despite the mass. Terminals are clean and blunt, and many forms lean on slightly squared curves rather than perfect circles, producing a sturdy, compressed rhythm. Numerals and capitals read as tall and tight, with generous interior openings maintained where possible for clarity at display sizes.
Best suited to high-impact display work such as sports branding, event posters, retail promotions, and packaging where condensed, slanted letterforms help fit more text while staying loud. It will perform especially well in short bursts—titles, labels, and callouts—where its mass and forward motion are assets.
The overall tone is energetic and forceful, with a forward-leaning stance that suggests speed and momentum. Its dense black shapes and compact width create an attention-grabbing, competitive feel commonly associated with sports and promotional typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a tight horizontal footprint while conveying motion through an italic stance. Its rounded-rectangle construction aims to balance aggressive weight with smooth, contemporary geometry for confident, modern display typography.
The sample text shows strong word-shape cohesion and a consistent diagonal stress across mixed case, while the condensed spacing amplifies impact in headlines. Rounded corners and superelliptical curves help prevent the heavy weight from feeling harsh, keeping the voice bold but approachable.