Sans Superellipse Etgeb 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, 'Eurostile Next' by Linotype, 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'From the Internet' by Typodermic, and 'URW Dock Condensed' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, dynamic, modern, assertive, industrial, impact, speed, modernization, branding, oblique, condensed feel, rounded corners, squared curves, tight apertures.
A heavy, oblique sans with compact proportions and rounded-rectangle construction. Curves tend toward superelliptical shapes with softened corners, producing squared bowls on letters like O, D, and P and a generally engineered, uniform silhouette. Strokes are thick and even with minimal contrast, terminals are clean and mostly blunt, and apertures are relatively tight, giving the face a dense, punchy texture in text. Lowercase forms are sturdy and simplified with a single-storey a and g, a strong, compact e, and robust numerals that match the overall blocky rhythm.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks where its dense weight and oblique stance can carry emphasis without relying on additional styling. It will work well for sports and automotive-style branding, event posters, packaging callouts, and signage where strong, compact letterforms and a modern geometric voice are desirable.
The overall tone is energetic and purposeful, combining a contemporary, tech-forward geometry with a sporty, forward-leaning attitude. Its mass and slant make it feel promotional and action-oriented rather than quiet or editorial.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a streamlined, contemporary geometry: a slanted, high-energy sans that stays clean and functional while using rounded-square forms to create a recognizable, industrial-modern signature.
The oblique angle is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, and the rounded-square bowls create a distinctive, cohesive motif. The ampersand is chunky and graphic, and the figure set appears designed for clear, high-impact display use.