Sans Superellipse Etkal 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Compacta' by ITC, 'Compacta SB' and 'Compacta SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Beachwood' by Swell Type, and 'Containment' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports, branding, packaging, sporty, urgent, modern, industrial, action, space saving, attention grab, speed cue, display impact, brand voice, condensed, slanted, oblique, compact, blocky.
A compact, forward-slanted sans with tightly condensed proportions and a tall, assertive stance. Strokes are heavy and largely uniform, with rounded-rectangle curves that keep counters enclosed and sturdy. Terminals are mostly blunt and squared-off, and the overall rhythm is vertical and compressed, creating dense word shapes with strong texture. The figures and capitals carry the same engineered, condensed logic, reading as a cohesive display system geared toward impact.
Best suited for headlines, poster typography, and bold callouts where compact width and strong presence are advantages. It fits sports and motorsport aesthetics, tech or industrial branding, packaging fronts, and signage that needs a punchy, fast feel. For longer passages, it works more reliably as short bursts of emphasis, subheads, or labels rather than continuous reading.
The font projects speed and intensity, with a built-in sense of motion from the slant and compressed width. Its dark, continuous texture and squared curves feel utilitarian and performance-driven, suggesting contemporary sports, action, and high-energy branding rather than quiet, literary settings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint, combining a slanted stance with sturdy, rounded-rect geometry for a fast, modern display voice. It prioritizes density and momentum, aiming for strong visibility and a distinctive, performance-oriented texture.
At text sizes the dense spacing and narrow apertures can make internal counters feel tight, so it tends to work best with a bit of tracking and ample line spacing. The superelliptical curves help maintain clarity in rounded letters while preserving a hard-edged, industrial finish.