Sans Superellipse Etkih 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gravitica Compressed' by Ckhans Fonts, 'Grillmaster' by FontMesa, 'Base Neue' by Power Type, 'Parkson' by Rook Supply, 'Cargi' by Studio Principle Type, and 'Heroic Condensed' by TypeTrust (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, urgent, sporty, industrial, assertive, energetic, impact, compression, speed, modern utility, attention, condensed, slanted, blocky, tight tracking, compact.
A compact, slanted sans with dense black shapes and tightly packed counters. Letterforms feel built from rounded-rectangle geometry, with softened corners and broad, low-contrast strokes that maintain a steady rhythm. Proportions are strongly condensed, with tall verticals, narrow apertures, and crisp terminals; the slant is consistent and gives the set a forward-leaning stance. Numerals match the heavy, compressed construction, reading clearly in a poster-like scale.
Best suited to high-impact display settings such as headlines, posters, sports or event branding, and bold packaging callouts. It performs well where space is limited but emphasis is required, and can also work in short editorial pull quotes or subheads when given ample size and breathing room.
The overall tone is forceful and kinetic, pairing a compressed push with a modern, no-nonsense solidity. It suggests speed, impact, and urgency—more “headline shout” than quiet text voice.
The design appears intended to maximize punch and presence in a compressed footprint, using rounded-rectangle construction and a consistent slant to convey motion and modernity. It prioritizes bold silhouette recognition and dense texture for attention-grabbing typography.
Uppercase forms stay simple and monolinear, while lowercase introduces a few compact, squared bowls and tight joins that amplify the dense texture. The narrow widths and heavy masses create strong vertical banding, making spacing and line breaks an important part of achieving comfortable readability.