Sans Superellipse Etkod 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Karepe FX' by Differentialtype, 'Aureola' by OneSevenPointFive, and 'Lithia' by T-26 (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, retro, industrial, energetic, space saving, high impact, speed emphasis, display focus, condensed, slanted, rounded, blocky, punchy.
A tightly condensed, strongly slanted sans with heavy, monoline strokes and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction throughout. Counters are narrow and vertically oriented, and joins stay smooth and closed, producing compact, high-impact letterforms. Terminals are generally blunt and softened rather than sharply cut, while curves in letters like O/C/G read as squarish rounds. The overall rhythm is tall and compressed, with robust numerals and a unified, mechanical consistency across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to headlines and short display settings where speed and impact are desirable—posters, sports or event branding, packaging callouts, and bold signage. It can work for brief subheads and UI highlights when space is tight, but the compact counters suggest avoiding long-form text at small sizes.
The tone is fast and assertive, with a kinetic, forward-leaning stance that reads as athletic and attention-grabbing. Its condensed heft and rounded industrial shapes also bring a retro display flavor, reminiscent of motorsport, fitness, and bold headline typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in limited horizontal space, combining a strong oblique posture with rounded-rectilinear forms for a modern, engineered feel. It prioritizes momentum, density, and clear silhouette recognition in display applications.
The slant is pronounced and consistent, giving lines of text a strong directional flow. Tight internal spacing and narrow apertures emphasize density and impact over airiness, making the font feel compact and powerful at larger sizes.