Sans Superellipse Etrek 12 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, sports branding, packaging, headlines, editorial display, sporty, urgent, modern, industrial, headline, space saving, high impact, speed cue, modern branding, display emphasis, condensed, slanted, rounded, compact, punchy.
A tightly condensed, heavily weighted sans with a pronounced forward slant and compact proportions. Strokes are largely monolinear with rounded corners and squared-off, superellipse-like curves that keep counters small and shapes dense. Terminals are clean and blunt, with minimal modulation and a slightly engineered, compressed rhythm; diagonals and joins (notably in K, M, N, V, W, X) read crisp and sturdy. Numerals follow the same compact, vertical emphasis, with rounded-rectangle bowls and narrow apertures.
This font is best suited to display typography such as posters, promotional graphics, sports or automotive branding, packaging callouts, and bold editorial headlines. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when space is limited and strong emphasis is needed.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and contemporary, suggesting speed and pressure. Its aggressive slant and dense blackness create an energetic, action-oriented voice that feels at home in performance and promotional contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, combining a condensed build with rounded-rect geometry and a consistent slant to communicate speed and strength. Its simplified, low-modulation construction prioritizes bold clarity and a modern, industrial finish.
The narrow internal spaces and tight curves favor larger sizes where the rounded-rect geometry and slanted stance remain clear. The italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, producing a cohesive, forward-driving line texture.