Sans Superellipse Etkoy 4 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Adversary BB' by Blambot, 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'Brainy Variable Sans' by Maculinc, 'Hype vol 2' by Positype, 'Beachwood' and 'Hyperspace Race' by Swell Type, and 'Quarca' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, app ui, product labels, sporty, urgent, dynamic, technical, modern, impact, speed, compactness, modernization, utilitarian, condensed, oblique, rounded, compact, blocky.
A condensed oblique sans with heavy, compact strokes and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction. Curves are squared-off and soft at the corners, giving counters and bowls a capsule-like feel, while straight stems stay firm and uniform. The italic slant is pronounced and consistent, with tight apertures and compact spacing that create a dense, forward-leaning texture. Numerals and capitals follow the same rounded, engineered geometry, with sturdy diagonals and a generally squared rhythm rather than calligraphic modulation.
Works best for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, and sports or automotive-style branding where speed and emphasis are desired. It can also suit compact UI elements, packaging callouts, and labels that benefit from a tight, condensed footprint and strong silhouette.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and contemporary, with a performance-driven feel. Its compressed proportions and strong slant suggest motion and efficiency, leaning toward a sporty or industrial voice rather than a relaxed editorial one.
The design appears aimed at delivering a streamlined, high-energy sans for display use, combining rounded-rect geometry with a strong oblique stance to communicate motion, solidity, and modernity.
Round letters (like O/0 and o) read as vertical superellipses with flattened sides, reinforcing a technical, machined impression. The lowercase maintains a strong footprint with minimal stroke variation and short ascenders/descenders relative to the body, helping it stay punchy at display sizes.