Sans Superellipse Etgen 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fact' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports, branding, packaging, dynamic, sporty, assertive, modern, urgent, impact, speed, modernity, compactness, display, oblique, compact, rounded, blocky, industrial.
A compact, oblique sans with heavy, uniform strokes and softly rounded corners throughout. The letterforms lean forward with a tight internal rhythm, and counters are kept open enough to stay legible despite the dense weight. Curves resolve into squared-off, superellipse-like shapes, while terminals are clean and blunt, giving the design a sturdy, engineered feel. Uppercase forms read sturdy and poster-ready; the lowercase maintains a straightforward, utilitarian structure with single-storey shapes where expected and minimal detailing.
This font is well suited to headlines, hero banners, posters, and short bursts of copy where strong presence and motion are desirable. It fits sports and fitness branding, event promotions, product packaging, and bold editorial callouts, especially when you want an italicized, high-impact sans that stays clean and contemporary.
The overall tone is energetic and punchy, with a forward-leaning momentum that suggests speed and impact. Its rounded, blocky construction keeps it friendly rather than aggressive, but it still projects confidence and urgency. The result feels contemporary and performance-oriented, like typography designed to move.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint while conveying speed and modernity. By combining a strong oblique stance with rounded-rectangle curves and blunt terminals, it aims for a sporty, industrial clarity that holds up in display settings.
In the sample text, the strong slant and dense color create a continuous typographic texture that reads best at larger sizes or with generous tracking. Figures are robust and compact, matching the letterforms’ squared-curve geometry for a consistent headline voice.