Sans Superellipse Etlod 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vito' by Dots&Stripes Type, 'Redgar' by Graphite, 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix, 'Manual' and 'Palo' by TypeUnion, and 'Ggx89' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, advertising, sporty, urgent, assertive, modern, dynamic, impact, speed, space saving, display, condensed, slanted, rounded, ink-trappy, compact.
This typeface is a condensed, strongly slanted sans with heavy strokes and compact proportions. Curves are built from rounded, squared-off forms, giving bowls and counters a soft-rectangular feel, while joins and terminals stay clean and mostly straight. The rhythm is tight and vertical, with narrow apertures and small internal counters that emphasize density at larger sizes. Lowercase shapes are straightforward and workmanlike, and the numerals are sturdy and blocky, matching the overall compressed, forward-leaning silhouette.
Best suited for short, high-visibility text such as headlines, posters, promo graphics, and sports or event branding where a strong forward motion is desirable. It can also work for packaging or labels that need a compact, high-impact typographic voice, especially at medium to large sizes where counters have room to stay clear.
The overall tone is fast and forceful, conveying motion through its pronounced slant and tight, compressed stance. Its rounded-rect geometry keeps the mood contemporary rather than industrially harsh, but the dark color and compact spacing still read as high-impact and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a constrained width, combining a pronounced slant with rounded-rect construction for a modern, energetic display voice. It prioritizes punchy texture and compact word shapes over openness and extended readability.
Diagonal strokes are a prominent motif, and the condensed construction makes word shapes tall and packed. The round forms avoid perfectly circular bowls, opting instead for softened corners that maintain a consistent, engineered texture across letters and figures.