Sans Superellipse Etrab 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk' and 'Akzidenz-Grotesk W1G' by Berthold, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, and 'Trade Gothic' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, advertising, sporty, punchy, energetic, modern, confident, impact, motion, compactness, modernization, branding, oblique, compact, rounded, slanted, blocky.
A compact oblique sans with thick, even strokes and softly squared (superelliptical) curves that keep counters open while maintaining a dense, sturdy footprint. The overall construction favors straight-sided bowls and rounded-rectangle geometry, with firm terminals and minimal modulation. Spacing is tight and rhythmically consistent, producing a forward-leaning texture that reads like a unified, continuous slant across both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals match the letters’ heavy, rounded-rect silhouette and feel built for impact at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short-form messaging where a strong, forward-moving presence is desired. It works well for sports and lifestyle branding, packaging callouts, and promotional graphics that need compact letterforms with high visual impact.
The tone is assertive and kinetic, with a sporty, promotional energy driven by the strong weight and pronounced slant. Its rounded-rectangle forms soften the aggression slightly, keeping it approachable while still feeling bold and action-oriented.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum emphasis in limited horizontal space, pairing a strong oblique stance with rounded-rectangle geometry for a modern, high-energy display voice. It prioritizes punchy readability and a cohesive, branded texture over delicate detail.
The glyphs show a consistent forward angle and a squared-off roundness that gives curves a mechanical, engineered feel. Lowercase shapes appear sturdy and compact, emphasizing a dense typographic color and high visibility in short phrases.