Sans Superellipse Etrow 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, tech ui, packaging, sporty, technical, futuristic, dynamic, industrial, space saving, speed emphasis, modern branding, display clarity, systematic forms, condensed, slanted, rounded corners, angular, streamlined.
This typeface is a tightly condensed, right-slanted sans with a streamlined, engineered construction. Strokes are largely monolinear, with rounded-rectangle bowls and softened corners that keep the forms compact and controlled. Terminals tend to be clipped or subtly angled, and many joins emphasize a forward-leaning rhythm. Counters are narrow but clean, and the overall spacing feels disciplined, supporting a fast, continuous texture in words and lines.
It performs best in short to medium-length settings where its condensed width and slanted momentum can create impact—such as headlines, posters, product branding, and sports or automotive-style graphics. It can also work for interface labels and compact display lines where space is limited, provided sizes are sufficient to preserve the narrow counters.
The overall tone reads as kinetic and modern, with a sporty, technical edge. Its compressed proportions and forward slant suggest speed and efficiency, while the rounded-rect geometry adds a contemporary, machined feel rather than a handwritten one.
The design appears intended to deliver a fast, space-efficient display voice with a contemporary, engineered flavor. By combining rounded-rectangle curves with sharp, angled terminals and a consistent stroke weight, it aims for high visual energy and strong horizontal flow while staying clean and legible at display sizes.
Uppercase shapes stay tall and restrained, while lowercase shows simple, utilitarian forms with compact apertures. Figures are similarly narrow and upright in structure despite the slant, helping maintain consistent color in numeric strings. The design’s distinctive personality comes less from contrast and more from its condensed silhouette, squared curves, and crisp, angled finishing.