Sans Superellipse Etdop 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Contraption' by Pink Broccoli, 'Hype Vol 1' by Positype, 'Palo' by TypeUnion, and 'Chairdrobe' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, wayfinding, sporty, urgent, industrial, techy, compact, space saving, dynamic display, modern utility, high impact, condensed, oblique, squared, rounded corners, geometric.
A condensed oblique sans with compact proportions and a strongly slanted stance. Strokes are largely monolinear with blunt terminals, while curves are built from squared-off, superellipse-like bowls and softened corners. Counters tend to be tight and apertures relatively narrow, giving letters a dense, efficient texture. The overall rhythm is vertical and fast, with minimal ornament and a clear emphasis on streamlined, space-saving forms.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings where condensed width helps fit more characters into limited space, such as headlines, poster typography, sports and motorsport-style graphics, and punchy packaging callouts. It can also work for bold wayfinding or labeling where a compressed, forward-leaning tone is desirable.
The font conveys speed and pressure, reading as functional and performance-oriented. Its compressed width and forward slant suggest motion, competition, and a no-nonsense technical attitude. The squared curves add an engineered, modern flavor that feels more utilitarian than friendly.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-energy condensed voice with a modern, engineered shape language. By combining a strong slant with squared, rounded-rectangle curves and tight spacing, it aims for quick recognition and a dynamic, performance-driven presence in display typography.
Round characters such as C, G, O, and Q show rounded-rectangle geometry rather than circular construction, reinforcing a controlled, mechanical feel. Diagonal strokes are prominent in letters like K, V, W, X, and Y, and the numerals share the same compact, slanted, squared-curved vocabulary for a consistent headline palette.