Sans Superellipse Edrus 5 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, dynamic, sporty, industrial, urgent, condensed, space saving, headline impact, speed cue, modern utility, slanted, high-impact, rectilinear, rounded corners, tall.
A tightly condensed, steeply slanted sans with tall proportions and a strong vertical rhythm. Strokes are weighty and largely monolinear, with subtly rounded corners that soften the otherwise rectilinear, superellipse-like construction of counters and curves. Apertures are compact, bowls are narrow, and joins stay crisp, producing a streamlined, poster-friendly texture. Numerals and capitals follow the same compressed geometry, keeping a consistent, columnar color across lines of text.
Best suited to big, impactful settings such as headlines, event posters, sports or motorsport identities, and bold promotional graphics. It can also work for short UI labels or signage when space is limited, but it’s most effective when used sparingly and at sizes where its compact counters remain clear.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and contemporary, with a trackside or action-oriented energy. Its narrow, forward-leaning stance reads as efficient and assertive, suggesting movement and intensity rather than warmth or quiet neutrality.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, pairing a forward slant with condensed proportions for speed and emphasis. Its rounded-rectangular construction suggests an intent to feel modern and industrial while maintaining clean, consistent letterform logic.
The design’s compressed widths and tight internal spaces create a dense typographic color that rewards generous tracking and larger sizes. The angled terminals and squared-off curves help it feel technical and engineered, while the rounded corners prevent it from becoming harsh or brittle.