Sans Superellipse Etmaf 13 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Laqonic 4F' by 4th february, 'Cream Opera' by Factory738, 'Nestor' by Fincker Font Cuisine, 'FS Industrie' by Fontsmith, 'Posterman' by Mans Greback, and 'Ordax' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, promotions, packaging, sporty, urgent, modern, assertive, dynamic, impact, speed, compactness, headline focus, clarity, condensed, oblique, geometric, rounded, clean.
A compact, forward-slanted sans with thick, even strokes and tightly set proportions. Curves are built from rounded, squarish bowls and softened corners, giving round letters a slightly superelliptical feel rather than purely circular. Terminals are largely blunt and clean, with minimal modulation, producing a crisp silhouette and strong color in text. The lowercase is simple and sturdy, with a single-storey “a” and compact counters, while figures are heavy, straightforward, and designed to hold up at display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact copy such as headlines, promo lines, posters, and branding where a sense of speed and urgency is helpful. It can also work for labels or packaging that needs a compact, bold voice, though longer text will feel dense due to the tight proportions and heavy color.
The overall tone is energetic and punchy, with an athletic, action-oriented slant that suggests speed and emphasis. Its condensed stance and dense strokes read as confident and attention-seeking, leaning toward a contemporary, no-nonsense voice rather than playful or delicate.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, combining a forward slant with rounded geometric construction to keep forms compact, sturdy, and highly legible at display sizes. The emphasis appears to be on contemporary clarity and momentum rather than ornamental detail.
The rhythm is tightly packed, and the combination of oblique angle and condensed widths creates a strong forward momentum. Rounded-rectangle construction shows up most in bowls and joints, which stay smooth and controlled instead of overly humanist or calligraphic.