Sans Superellipse Etnob 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, dynamic, condensed, punchy, retro, space saving, speed, impact, modernization, display clarity, slanted, tall, rounded corners, compact, upright terminals.
This typeface is a condensed, right-leaning sans with compact proportions and an energetic, forward rhythm. Strokes stay fairly even, with smooth, rounded-rectangle curves in bowls and counters that keep the forms soft despite the tight width. Uppercase shapes are tall and narrow, and many joins and terminals are cleanly cut, giving the letters a crisp, engineered feel. The lowercase follows suit with a high, efficient silhouette and streamlined curves; counters remain open enough to read well at display sizes. Numerals match the letterforms with similarly narrow bodies, angled stress, and concise, squared-off curves.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where its condensed, slanted stance can create impact without taking much horizontal space. It works well for branding, sports and motorsport-themed graphics, packaging callouts, and editorial display settings that need speed and emphasis. In longer passages it can be used for brief subheads or captions when a compact, energetic voice is desired.
Overall it reads fast, assertive, and contemporary, with a sporty slant that suggests motion and urgency. The rounded geometry adds a friendly, modern finish, preventing the condensed skeleton from feeling harsh. The result sits comfortably between utilitarian signage energy and retro athletic branding.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact in a tight width: a condensed display sans that stays clean and legible while projecting motion. Its rounded-rectangle construction suggests a modern, engineered aesthetic tuned for bold, attention-getting typography.
The slant is consistent across cases, and the tight set and narrow widths create a strong vertical texture in lines of text. Rounded corners and superelliptical curves are especially noticeable in letters with bowls, giving the face a cohesive, slightly futuristic softness.