Sans Superellipse Etnav 10 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, condensed, sporty, assertive, retro, industrial, space saving, high impact, energetic tone, modernized retro, rounded corners, squarish curves, compact, rigid rhythm.
A condensed, forward-leaning sans with compact proportions and rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) curves. Strokes are heavy and largely uniform, producing a dense, poster-ready texture with minimal modulation. Counters are tight and apertures tend toward narrow openings, while curves resolve into softly squared corners rather than true circles. The design maintains a disciplined vertical rhythm, with short extenders and a consistently upright, engineered silhouette despite the slant.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports or fitness identities, packaging fronts, and attention-grabbing signage. It can work in brief subheads or callouts where space is limited and a compact, energetic voice is desired, but its density and tight counters make it less ideal for long-form reading.
The overall tone is forceful and energetic, with a purposeful, athletic slant and a compressed stance that reads fast and loud. Its softened corners keep it from feeling harsh, adding a slightly retro, display-oriented friendliness while staying firmly utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, combining a forward slant with rounded-rectangular geometry to create a modern-industrial display voice that remains approachable.
In the sample text, spacing and word shapes form a strong horizontal banding typical of condensed italics, making emphasis and momentum a key feature. Numerals match the letterforms’ squarish rounding and weight, supporting cohesive headline use where text and numbers need equal presence.