Sans Superellipse Etgug 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic' by Dharma Type, 'Sansmatica' by Fontop, and 'Gazzetta' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, industrial, retro, assertive, space saving, high impact, speed emphasis, display clarity, condensed, slanted, rounded, compact, blocky.
A condensed, right-slanted sans with heavy, compact proportions and tightly controlled counters. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and terminals a soft-cornered, superelliptical feel rather than true circles. Strokes maintain a steady thickness with minimal modulation, and joins are clean and direct, producing a dense, high-impact texture in text. Numerals follow the same narrow, compressed construction with squared-off curves and robust verticals for consistent color across mixed settings.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports and fitness branding, packaging callouts, and attention-grabbing signage. It also works well where horizontal space is limited but a strong presence is needed, such as condensed mastheads, labels, and promotional typography.
The overall tone is fast and forceful, with a compressed stance that reads as energetic and competitive. Its rounded-rect curves add a modern, engineered flavor, while the strong slant and tight spacing suggest motion, urgency, and headline-driven emphasis.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal width, combining a consistent slant with rounded-rectangle forms for a modern, performance-oriented voice. Its steady stroke weight and compact counters emphasize boldness and speed, prioritizing striking display readability over delicate detail.
The font’s narrow width and compact apertures create a dark, continuous rhythm, especially in extended words and all-caps lines. The slant is consistent across cases and figures, and the rounded-square construction keeps shapes cohesive, even where counters become small at display sizes.