Sans Superellipse Etkod 4 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Brougham' by Jonahfonts and 'Headlines' by TypeThis!Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, dynamic, modern, techy, assertive, space saving, speed cue, modernization, impact, condensed, oblique, rounded corners, superelliptic, monolinear.
A condensed, oblique sans with monolinear strokes and soft, superelliptic rounding throughout. Letters are built from upright, vertical stems with squared-off terminals that are consistently rounded, creating a streamlined, engineered feel. Counters tend to be compact and oval-rectangular, and curves transition smoothly into straights with minimal modulation. The overall rhythm is tight and vertical, with a pronounced slant and sturdy proportions that keep shapes clear even in dense settings.
Best suited to high-impact applications like headlines, posters, branding systems, and packaging where a condensed, forward-leaning texture helps conserve space while maintaining presence. It also fits sports and performance-oriented graphics, UI callouts, and short bursts of text where a dynamic, engineered sans voice is desired.
The tone is fast, punchy, and contemporary, suggesting motion and efficiency. Its slanted stance and compact width read as energetic and purposeful, with a clean, industrial polish rather than a playful or decorative voice.
The design appears intended to merge a utilitarian condensed structure with rounded-rectangle geometry and a consistent oblique axis, producing a modern display sans that feels quick and controlled. The emphasis is on compact readability, uniform stroke color, and a cohesive, technical silhouette across letters and figures.
Distinctive details include narrow apertures and firmly closed bowls that reinforce a compact silhouette. The numerals follow the same condensed, rounded-rect geometry, matching the letterforms closely for consistent texture in mixed alphanumeric settings.