Sans Superellipse Etbog 4 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Soft' and 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Mollen' by Eko Bimantara, 'Malden Sans' by Monotype, 'Interval Next' by Mostardesign, and 'Karibu' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, energetic, modern, assertive, dynamic, impact, motion, compactness, modernity, clarity, rounded, compact, slanted, clean, punchy.
A compact, forward-slanted sans with rounded, superellipse-driven counters and corners. Strokes are sturdy and uniform, creating a dense, high-impact texture, while the narrow set and tight curves keep shapes efficient and space-conscious. Apertures are relatively small and terminals are smoothly finished, giving letters a streamlined, engineered feel. Numerals follow the same condensed, rounded construction and read clearly at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where a fast, impactful look is desired. It works well for sports and automotive-style messaging, product packaging, and short bursts of UI or signage text that benefit from compact width and strong emphasis. For extended reading, it’s most effective at larger sizes and with comfortable line spacing.
The overall tone is active and forceful, with a continuous forward motion that feels sporty and modern. Rounded corners soften the aggression of the heavy strokes, balancing toughness with approachability. The result is a contemporary, performance-oriented voice suited to attention-grabbing communication.
This design appears intended to deliver a condensed, high-energy sans optimized for display impact. Its rounded rectangular construction and consistent stroke weight aim for a clean, contemporary silhouette with a sense of speed and momentum.
The slant and condensed width create a strong rhythm in all-caps settings, while the rounded bowls and counters help maintain recognizability despite the compact proportions. In longer text, the dense color can feel emphatic, especially where spacing is tight and apertures close.