Sans Superellipse Etbus 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype, and 'Trade Gothic' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, ui labels, sporty, urgent, modern, energetic, technical, speed, impact, modernity, compactness, oblique, condensed, compact, slanted, rounded.
A condensed, right-leaning sans with compact proportions and a steady, low-modulation stroke. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle/superellipse shapes, giving bowls and counters a smooth, squared-off roundness rather than true circles. Terminals are largely blunt and clean, with crisp joins and a tight, forward-tilting rhythm; apertures stay relatively narrow and the overall texture reads dense and assertive. Numerals and capitals follow the same streamlined geometry, producing a uniform, high-impact color in lines of text.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where a fast, forceful voice is desired—sports branding, promotional graphics, packaging callouts, and compact UI labels. The condensed, slanted texture can also work for subheads or emphasis in editorial layouts when used with restraint.
The slanted stance and compressed width create a sense of speed and drive, reading confidently modern and performance-oriented. Its smooth superelliptical curves temper the intensity with a controlled, engineered feel, lending a contemporary, technical tone rather than a casual one.
The font appears designed to deliver a streamlined, high-energy italic sans for impactful display use, combining condensed proportions with superelliptical round forms to keep the voice modern, controlled, and cohesive across letters and figures.
The design maintains consistent spacing and stroke behavior across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, which helps it hold together in tight settings. The italic angle is pronounced enough to signal motion clearly, while the rounded-square construction keeps forms stable and legible at display sizes.