Sans Superellipse Etlel 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bunuelo Clean Pro' by Buntype; 'Karibu' by ROHH; 'Core Sans M', 'Core Sans N', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; and 'LFT Etica' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, technical, modern, industrial, impact, speed, space saving, modernity, clarity, condensed, oblique, rounded, monolinear, compact.
A compact, condensed sans with a pronounced forward slant and sturdy, monolinear strokes. Curves and counters are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving O/C/G and bowls a soft-cornered, superellipse feel rather than pure circles. Terminals are mostly clean and blunt, with minimal modulation and tight internal spaces that reinforce a dense, high-impact texture. The lowercase is utilitarian and compact with simple, open forms, while numerals match the same squared-round construction and heavy presence.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as headlines, posters, and display copy where speed and impact are desired. It can work well for sports branding, product packaging, wayfinding, and promotional graphics, especially when a condensed, forward-leaning silhouette helps fit text into limited horizontal space.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and contemporary, evoking motion and performance. Its compact width and strong slant create an energetic, no-nonsense voice that reads as sporty and slightly industrial, suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-energy sans voice with softened rectangular curves, combining strict geometry with a sense of motion. It prioritizes punchy presence and space efficiency while keeping forms clean and modern.
The italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, producing a clear directional rhythm in text. Spacing appears tight and the heavy stroke weight reduces interior whitespace, so the design feels most confident when given adequate size or breathing room.