Sans Superellipse Etkoh 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Industrie' by Fontsmith, 'Nephrite' by Nine Font, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Tablet Gothic' by TypeTogether, 'Tolyer' by Typesketchbook, and 'Cervo Neue' by Typoforge Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, app titles, sporty, urgent, confident, dynamic, industrial, impact, speed, compression, modernity, signage, condensed, oblique, blocky, rounded corners, compact.
This typeface uses compact, condensed proportions with a pronounced rightward slant and heavy, even stroke weight. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and counters a squarish, superelliptical feel rather than fully circular forms. Terminals are clean and blunt, joins are sturdy, and the overall texture is dark and continuous, with relatively tight internal counters that reinforce a compressed rhythm. Numerals and capitals follow the same compact, forward-leaning construction, staying consistent in weight and corner rounding.
It’s well suited to headlines, posters, and brand marks that need a compact footprint with high impact. The forward slant and dense weight also fit sports and performance branding, energetic packaging, and bold UI or app title treatments where a strong, condensed voice is desired.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a fast, performance-oriented feel. Its compressed, slanted stance reads as sporty and urgent, while the squared-round construction adds an industrial, engineered character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum emphasis in minimal horizontal space, combining an oblique, high-energy stance with rounded-rectilinear forms for a modern, engineered look.
The oblique angle and dense color make it most effective at larger sizes where letterforms can breathe; at smaller sizes the tight counters and compact spacing can feel intense. The superelliptical shaping creates a distinctive, modern silhouette that stays cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.