Sans Superellipse Etmaf 22 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Coast' by Groupe Dejour, 'Molde' by Letritas, and 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, modern, dynamic, industrial, add motion, save space, increase impact, modernize tone, condensed, slanted, compact, sturdy, clean.
A condensed, forward-slanted sans with compact proportions and a firm, even stroke weight. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle/superellipse-like forms, giving counters a smooth, squared-off softness rather than purely circular geometry. Terminals are mostly blunt and practical, with minimal modulation and tight spacing that produces a dense, energetic texture in text. The overall rhythm is upright in structure but driven by the strong slant, with crisp joins and a streamlined, utilitarian silhouette.
Best suited to display roles where impact and economy of space matter—headlines, posters, sports or performance branding, packaging callouts, and short signage lines. It can work for brief subheads or UI labels when a punchy, condensed italic voice is desired, but the dense texture and slant favor larger sizes and shorter runs of text.
The font projects speed and momentum, pairing a contemporary, engineered feel with an assertive headline voice. Its compact width and pronounced slant create an urgent, performance-oriented tone that reads as sporty and no-nonsense rather than casual or decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a fast, condensed display sans that stays clean and functional while adding motion through a strong italic angle. Its superelliptical rounding and sturdy strokes suggest a goal of modern, industrial clarity with a distinctive, high-energy presence.
In mixed-case settings, the condensed width and strong diagonal stress make word shapes feel tall and compressed, emphasizing verticality and forward motion. Numerals and capitals match the same compact, sturdy construction, supporting cohesive display typography where space is limited.