Sans Superellipse Etlat 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, urgent, dynamic, industrial, modern, compact impact, forward motion, modern utility, display emphasis, space saving, condensed, slanted, sturdy, oblique, angular.
A condensed, right-slanted sans with compact proportions and a firmly built color. Strokes stay largely even, with rounded-rectangle (superelliptic) curves shaping bowls and counters while terminals tend to cut off cleanly for a crisp, engineered feel. The uppercase is tall and tightly fit; the lowercase shows a prominent x-height with compact ascenders and descenders, keeping lines dense and efficient. Numerals and capitals read punchy and blocky, with consistent rhythm and minimal ornament.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings where speed and emphasis matter: headlines, posters, branding marks, and product/packaging callouts. It also fits sports and fitness graphics, tech/industrial identities, and energetic editorial features where a compact, forward-leaning voice is desired.
The overall tone is fast and assertive, conveying motion and momentum through its slant and tight spacing. Its heavy, compact forms feel functional and performance-minded, leaning toward a contemporary, utilitarian attitude rather than a delicate or literary one.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, pairing a strong oblique stance with squared-rounded curves for a modern, engineered look. It prioritizes bold presence and momentum over softness, aiming for clear, forceful display typography that stays cohesive across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Round letters like O, C, and G maintain a squared-off roundness that reinforces the superellipse construction, while diagonals in A, V, W, and X add a sharp, athletic cadence. The italic angle is pronounced enough to create a strong forward drive, especially in longer text lines.