Sans Superellipse Etbin 17 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Adversary BB' by Blambot, 'Mako' by Deltatype, 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type, 'Fester' by Fontfabric, 'Chandler Mountain' by Mega Type, and 'Hype vol 3' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, industrial, dynamic, modern, impact, speed, space saving, modernization, branding, oblique, condensed, rounded, compact, blocky.
A compact, slanted sans with thick, even strokes and softly squared curves that give round letters a superellipse feel. Counters are tight and apertures tend toward closed, creating a dense, high-impact texture. Terminals are mostly blunt and squared-off, and joins stay clean and mechanical, producing a crisp silhouette even in curved forms. Overall proportions are condensed with a forward lean and a steady rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to short, prominent text where its compact width and heavy presence can work as a space-saving display voice—headlines, posters, and bold callouts. It also fits sports and fitness branding, product packaging, and attention-grabbing signage where a modern, high-energy sans is needed.
The letterforms project speed and intensity, with a purposeful, athletic tone. Its tight spacing and forward slant read as energetic and assertive, while the rounded-rectangle curves keep it contemporary rather than aggressive. The overall impression is efficient and performance-oriented.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, pairing a strong, uniform stroke with a fast oblique angle. Rounded-rectangle shaping suggests an intention to blend industrial sturdiness with modern smoothness, optimizing for bold, energetic display typography.
The design maintains consistent stroke weight across curves and diagonals, emphasizing a strong, uniform color in text. The oblique stance is prominent in both uppercase and lowercase, and the numerals match the same compact, sturdy construction for cohesive mixed settings.