Sans Superellipse Etlip 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Coast' by Groupe Dejour (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, app ui, sporty, dynamic, assertive, modern, techy, space saving, high impact, motion cue, modernize, oblique, condensed, geometric, rounded corners, tight apertures.
This typeface is a heavy, condensed oblique sans with a geometric backbone and rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) curves. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and terminals tend to be clean and blunt, producing a compact, sturdy texture. Counters are relatively tight and the overall letterforms feel tall and tightly fit, with a forward-leaning slant that reinforces speed and momentum. Figures match the punchy weight and compact proportions, reading as solid blocks with smooth curvature rather than sharp angularity.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and other display settings where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. It also fits sports branding, tech-forward campaigns, packaging callouts, and UI moments such as labels or navigation where a condensed, energetic emphasis helps establish hierarchy.
The overall tone is energetic and forceful, with a streamlined, competitive feel. Its slanted stance and dense color suggest motion and urgency, while the softened corners keep it modern and approachable rather than aggressive. The result reads as contemporary and performance-oriented.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while conveying speed and modernity. By combining a condensed build with an oblique angle and rounded-rectangle curves, it aims for a bold, engineered look that stays smooth and contemporary.
Across both uppercase and lowercase, the rhythm is tightly packed and consistently weighted, creating strong impact in short bursts. The rounded-square geometry shows up most in curved characters, giving bowls and bends a slightly squarish softness that feels engineered rather than humanist.