Sans Superellipse Etrek 6 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Kaneda Gothic' by Dharma Type, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'Monopol' by Suitcase Type Foundry, 'TT Bluescreens' by TypeType, and 'Blop11' by osialus (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logos, packaging, fast, sporty, assertive, dynamic, modern, impact, headline, urgency, space-saving, motion, condensed, slanted, compact, blocky, rounded corners.
A condensed, heavy sans with a pronounced rightward slant and tightly packed proportions. Counters are compact and rounded, with squared-off curves that read as soft rectangles rather than circles, creating a sturdy, streamlined silhouette. Strokes are largely uniform, terminals are clean and blunt, and the overall texture is dark and continuous, emphasizing momentum and density.
Best suited to headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging callouts, and short-form messaging where a strong, energetic presence is needed. It can work well for logos, event graphics, and editorial display lines, especially when set large and with breathing room; for longer text it will read more like a display face than a comfortable body type.
This typeface projects speed and urgency, with a punchy, high-impact voice that feels sporty and assertive. Its slanted stance and compact rhythm give it a forward-driving, energetic tone suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while maintaining a smooth, cohesive rhythm. The consistent stroke weight and rounded-rectangular geometry suggest a focus on bold, contemporary legibility with a built-in sense of motion.
The numerals match the compact, slanted construction and maintain a consistent, weighty color. The overall spacing and narrow letterforms create a tight typographic texture that benefits from slightly increased tracking when used in longer words or dense compositions.