Sans Superellipse Saka 5 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'Diamante EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Diamante Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Diamante' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Carbon' and 'Ddt' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, apparel graphics, packaging, sporty, assertive, dynamic, modern, compressed, space saving, impact, speed, modernity, branding, oblique, blocky, rounded corners, high impact, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with an oblique stance and tightly controlled proportions. Strokes are thick and confident with subtly rounded, squarish curves that read as superelliptical rather than fully circular. Counters are relatively small, apertures are restrained, and joins stay clean, giving the letters a dense, high-ink silhouette. Terminals are mostly blunt with slight softening at corners, and the rhythm is punchy and consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports and esports identities, event graphics, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for labels, captions, or UI highlights when used sparingly and sized generously to preserve counter clarity.
The overall tone is forceful and energetic, with a forward-leaning, competitive feel. Its dense shapes and compact spacing suggest speed, urgency, and toughness, while the softened corners keep it contemporary rather than brutalist.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while maintaining a clean, modern sans structure. The oblique angle and superelliptical rounding aim to add motion and approachability without sacrificing weight and authority.
The design’s squarish-round curves and closed counters create strong texture in paragraphs, making it most comfortable at larger sizes where interior whitespace remains clear. Numerals follow the same compact, heavy construction, supporting cohesive headline systems.