Sans Superellipse Elny 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, brand marks, sports graphics, packaging, sleek, dynamic, fashion-forward, editorial, sporty, space saving, speed emphasis, modern branding, headline impact, condensed, oblique, high-waisted, taut, angular.
A sharply condensed italic with tall proportions and a tight, efficient set. Strokes are clean and largely monolinear with a touch of contrast, and curves are drawn with taut, rounded-rectangle logic rather than calligraphic softness. Terminals are mostly blunt and unadorned, while diagonals and joins feel crisp and engineered, giving letters a stretched, aerodynamic profile. Counters are compact and vertical stress is emphasized by the narrow widths and steep slant.
Best suited to display settings where its condensed, slanted stance can create urgency and visual lift—headlines, posters, cover lines, campaign graphics, and brand applications that want a streamlined, energetic voice. It can work for short bursts of text, but the tight forms are most effective when used large with generous tracking.
The overall tone is fast, contemporary, and a bit aggressive—more about momentum and impact than warmth. It reads as modern and stylish, with an editorial edge that suggests speed, precision, and confidence.
Designed to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, pairing a steep italic slant with compact, geometric letterforms for a modern, high-impact look. The goal appears to be a controllable, contemporary display italic that feels fast and purposeful while remaining clean and typographic.
The italic angle is pronounced and consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, creating a strong forward rhythm in text. The very narrow fit and compact counters increase graphic punch, but also make spacing and size more critical for comfortable reading.