Sans Superellipse Etnab 14 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, sporty, urgent, punchy, retro, dynamic, space saving, impactful display, speed emphasis, modernized retro, condensed, slanted, rounded, soft corners, compact.
A condensed, forward-leaning sans with rounded-rectangle construction and compact proportions. Strokes are thick and fairly even, with softly radiused corners and minimal modulation, creating sturdy, simplified letterforms. Curves in C, G, O, and S feel squared-off into superellipse-like bowls, while diagonals (A, K, V, W, X, Y) drive a strong rightward motion. Terminals are generally blunt, counters are tight, and spacing appears snug, producing a dense, high-impact texture in text.
Best suited to short, high-visibility applications such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and branding marks where a condensed, slanted voice helps conserve space while staying prominent. It can work well for wayfinding and promotional signage, especially at medium to large sizes where the tight counters and dense rhythm remain clear.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a fast, sporty feel created by the strong slant and compressed width. Its rounded geometry keeps the voice friendly rather than aggressive, suggesting modern signage and performance-oriented branding with a subtle retro edge.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint while maintaining a softened, geometric friendliness. By combining compact width, strong slant, and rounded-rectangle curves, it aims for a distinctive display sans that reads quickly and feels energetic in motion-oriented contexts.
Uppercase forms read as compact and muscular, while lowercase is similarly condensed with single-storey shapes (notably a and g) that reinforce the simplified, modern character. Numerals are bold and attention-grabbing, with rounded joins and tight internal space that match the letterforms closely.