Sans Superellipse Etmaf 14 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Masifa Rounded' by Hurufatfont, 'PT Filter' by Paavola Type Studio, 'Hype vol 2' by Positype, 'Amfibia' and 'Conthey' by ROHH, 'Ordina' by Schriftlabor, 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK, and 'Kelpt' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, urgent, assertive, modern, industrial, space saving, high impact, speed cue, modern utility, condensed, forward-leaning, rounded, compact, punchy.
A condensed, forward-leaning sans with heavy, uniform strokes and compact proportions. Curves are built from rounded, superellipse-like shapes, giving bowls and counters a soft-rectangular feel rather than pure circles. Terminals are clean and mostly squared-off, while joins stay tight and sturdy, producing dense texture and strong vertical rhythm. The lowercase shows single-storey forms and minimal detailing, keeping the silhouette simple and efficient; figures follow the same compact, high-impact construction.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, brand marks, sports and event graphics, and packaging callouts. It can also work for interface labels or navigation where a compact, emphatic voice is needed, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is energetic and forceful, with a slanted stance that reads as fast and driven. Its dense color and compact spacing create a no-nonsense, attention-grabbing presence that feels contemporary and utilitarian.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact in limited horizontal space, combining a brisk slanted posture with sturdy, simplified letterforms. The rounded-rect geometry suggests an intention to feel modern and engineered while staying approachable and legible in bold display use.
The slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, and the condensed set-width helps lines pack tightly. Rounded-rectangle counters keep the face from feeling harsh despite its weight, preserving legibility in large, punchy settings.