Sans Superellipse Egva 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, editorial display, dynamic, sleek, retro, expressive, sporty, space saving, motion emphasis, modern retro, display impact, clean geometry, condensed, forward-leaning, rounded, soft corners, high-waisted.
A condensed, forward-leaning sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves. Strokes are largely uniform with minimal contrast, producing a clean, continuous rhythm, while terminals tend to be blunt and slightly sheared to match the slant. Counters are tight and vertically oriented, and the overall fit reads compact and efficient. Numerals follow the same narrow, upright-oval logic, keeping a consistent texture in running text.
Works best for headlines, posters, and branding where a compact footprint and energetic slant help text stand out. It can also suit packaging and editorial display applications that need a sleek, space-saving voice with a modern-retro edge.
The overall tone feels fast and streamlined, with a hint of mid‑century or industrial signage energy. The narrow, leaning stance suggests motion and urgency, while the rounded geometry keeps the voice approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact, space-efficient italic sans with softened geometry—combining speed and clarity while maintaining a distinctive, streamlined silhouette.
The shapes emphasize verticality and economy of space, creating a strong, even typographic color. The slant and condensed proportions make the design most striking at display sizes, where the rounded corners and superelliptic curves are easiest to appreciate.