Sans Superellipse Etmiz 5 is a very bold, very narrow, monoline, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Karepe FX' by Differentialtype, 'Aureola' by OneSevenPointFive, and 'Competition' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, logotypes, sporty, retro, energetic, assertive, kinetic, space saving, high impact, motion cue, branding, condensed, slanted, rounded, soft corners, high contrast.
A tightly condensed, forward-slanted sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes read as consistently heavy, with compact counters and a strong vertical rhythm that gives lines of text a dense, uniform color. Curves are squarish and superelliptical rather than geometric-circular, and terminals are clean and blunt, keeping the silhouette crisp even at small interior apertures. Numerals and capitals share the same narrow stance and streamlined shaping, producing an overall aerodynamic, display-forward texture.
Best suited to high-impact display work such as sports branding, event posters, product packaging, and attention-grabbing headlines. It can also work well for logotypes and short UI labels where a fast, condensed voice is desired, especially when set with slightly increased letterspacing.
The letterforms project speed and pressure—confident, punchy, and slightly retro in a way that recalls racing graphics and sports titling. The strong slant and condensed spacing create a sense of momentum, while the rounded geometry keeps the tone approachable rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in minimal horizontal space, combining a racing-like slant with rounded-rectangular forms for a distinctive, modernized retro voice. Its consistent heavy color and compact proportions prioritize immediacy and branding over extended reading.
The narrow set width and compact counters make the face most comfortable when given enough size and tracking to breathe. The consistent italic angle across caps, lowercase, and numerals helps maintain flow in multi-line settings, while the squared curves give a distinctive, branded look.