Sans Superellipse Etbas 12 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio; 'Amsi Pro', 'Amsi Pro AKS', and 'Sans Beam' by Stawix; and 'Robusta' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports, branding, packaging, sporty, urgent, punchy, modern, compact, impact, speed, space-saving, display, oblique, condensed, blocky, rounded, impactful.
A heavy, oblique sans with compact proportions and tight internal counters. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle forms, giving bowls and terminals a squarish softness rather than pure circles. Strokes stay broadly uniform, with minimal modulation, and corners are consistently eased, producing a dense, poster-like texture. Uppercase forms feel tall and compressed; lowercase is similarly compact with simple, sturdy joins and short extenders.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and prominent branding where strong emphasis and quick readability are needed. It also fits sports graphics, promotional signage, and short digital UI callouts, especially when space is tight and the message must hit hard.
The overall tone is forceful and kinetic, with a forward-leaning stance that suggests motion and intensity. Its chunky, compressed rhythm reads as energetic and attention-driven, leaning toward sporty and promotional contexts rather than quiet editorial text.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint, pairing a slanted, energetic stance with rounded-rectangular geometry for a contemporary, industrial feel. Its sturdy shapes prioritize presence and legibility at display sizes over long-form comfort.
Round characters (like O/Q/0) show a superellipse construction with flattened sides, and diagonals (A/K/V/W/X/Y) are thick and assertive, reinforcing a strong, blocky silhouette. Numerals are similarly bold and compact, designed for visibility in short bursts.