Sans Superellipse Ehkam 13 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Polate' and 'Polate Soft' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, retro, urgent, punchy, compressed, space saving, high impact, sense of motion, modern display, condensed, slanted, tall, clean, smooth.
A tightly condensed, right-slanted sans with tall proportions and a compact, vertical rhythm. Strokes are mostly uniform with minimal contrast, and terminals are clean and straightforward, giving the forms a crisp, utilitarian finish. Curves are rounded and controlled, while counters are kept narrow, reinforcing the compressed texture. Uppercase and numerals read bold and upright in structure despite the slant, and lowercase maintains a tall, narrow stance with simple joins and brisk, angled movement.
Best suited to display contexts where space is limited but impact is required, such as headlines, posters, titles, and bold brand lockups. It can also work well on packaging and labels that benefit from a condensed, high-energy look, and in sports or event graphics where motion and urgency are desirable.
The overall tone feels fast and purposeful, with a sporty, headline-driven energy. Its slanted, compressed build conveys urgency and motion, while the smooth rounded shaping keeps it contemporary rather than harsh. The result suggests a retro-leaning industrial confidence often associated with posters, signage, and high-impact branding.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a narrow footprint, using a consistent slant and tall proportions to suggest speed and emphasis. The restrained stroke contrast and clean terminals aim for clarity and reproducibility across print and digital display settings.
The condensed width and consistent slant create strong directional flow in lines of text, but the tight internal spaces can become dense at smaller sizes. Numerals follow the same compact, forward-leaning style, supporting applications where figures need to match an energetic typographic voice.