Sans Superellipse Etbiw 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Oxford Street' by K-Type, 'Ordina' by Schriftlabor, 'Kelpt' and 'Kelpt Sans' by Typesketchbook, and 'Cervino' by Typoforge Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, app ui, sporty, assertive, energetic, modern, technical, impact, space saving, modern branding, dynamic emphasis, condensed, oblique, geometric, rounded, compact.
A compact, oblique sans with heavy strokes and a notably narrow footprint. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle/superellipse shapes, giving counters a soft, squared-off geometry rather than perfect circles. Terminals are mostly clean and blunt, with consistent stroke weight and minimal modulation. The lowercase is large relative to the capitals, and the overall rhythm is tight with short extenders and efficient letterfit; diagonals and bowls keep a smooth, controlled slant that reads crisp at display sizes.
Best suited to display work where space is tight and impact matters—headlines, posters, product packaging, and bold UI moments such as navigation labels or promotional modules. Its condensed, oblique presence works well for sporty or technical branding systems and short, emphatic copy.
The tone is punchy and forward-leaning, combining a modern, engineered feel with a slightly sporty urgency. Rounded geometry keeps it friendly enough for contemporary branding, while the condensed proportions and strong weight project confidence and impact.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, space-saving headline voice with a contemporary geometric softness. By pairing a forward slant with rounded-rectangular curves and sturdy weight, it aims for high visibility and a modern, action-oriented character.
Round characters like O/Q and 0/8 show squarish inner counters that reinforce the superellipse construction. The numerals match the letterforms in weight and slant, staying compact and headline-oriented rather than airy or text-like.