Sans Superellipse Etlid 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Flexo' and 'Flexo Soft' by Durotype; 'FS Industrie', 'FS Joey', and 'FS Joey Paneuropean' by Fontsmith; 'Ranelte' by insigne; and 'JP Alva' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, headlines, posters, product ui, signage, sporty, technical, energetic, modern, confident, speed cue, brand voice, modernization, emphasis, oblique, geometric, rounded, compact, clean.
This typeface is an oblique sans with a geometric, superelliptical construction. Strokes are low-contrast and uniformly weighted, with rounded corners and softly squared curves that keep counters open while maintaining a compact, streamlined silhouette. Terminals are mostly clean and blunt, and the slant is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, producing a forward-leaning rhythm that feels controlled rather than cursive. Overall spacing reads even and functional, with clear, sturdy forms and minimal ornament.
It fits well in branding systems that want a sense of motion, modernity, and precision, and it performs strongly for headlines, short subheads, and poster typography. The clear, low-contrast construction and open shapes also make it a practical choice for product interfaces, dashboards, and wayfinding where an italicized emphasis style is needed while retaining a clean sans voice.
The overall tone is modern and energetic, with a sporty, performance-oriented feel. Its controlled slant and rounded geometry convey speed and efficiency while staying approachable and contemporary. The voice is confident and practical—more technical and branded than literary.
The design appears intended to provide a contemporary, italic-forward sans with a distinctive superelliptical geometry—balancing speed and clarity for display-forward communication. It aims to feel streamlined and branded, offering a recognizable rounded structure while staying straightforward and legible.
The superellipse-like rounding is especially evident in curved letters and the numeral set, giving the design a distinctive "rounded-rectangle" flavor rather than purely circular geometry. The oblique angle adds motion and emphasis without relying on calligraphic stroke modulation.