Sans Superellipse Etran 4 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'MN Grissee' by Mantra Naga Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, posters, packaging, signage, urgent, sporty, assertive, industrial, modern, impact, speed, space saving, branding, condensed, slanted, compact, punchy, rounded.
A compact, right-leaning sans with dense proportions and a tight rhythm. Strokes stay largely uniform, giving the letters a solid, poster-ready color, while corners and terminals are subtly rounded for a softened, superellipse-like feel in curves and bowls. Counters are small and vertical stress is minimized, producing a sturdy, blocky texture in text. The lowercase shows a straightforward, utilitarian construction with single-storey forms and minimal detailing, and the numerals follow the same condensed, weighty pattern for consistent set behavior.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium bursts of text where a compact footprint and strong emphasis are desired—such as sports identities, posters, packaging callouts, and attention-grabbing signage. It can also work for UI labels or navigational elements when space is limited and a decisive tone is needed.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and contemporary. Its steep slant and packed shapes suggest motion and intensity, reading as energetic and performance-driven rather than quiet or bookish. The rounded shaping keeps it from feeling harsh, balancing aggression with a slightly friendly, engineered smoothness.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, combining a pronounced slant for speed with simplified, rounded-rectangular forms for modern uniformity. It prioritizes punch and consistency across glyphs to create a strong, cohesive typographic voice.
In the samples, the font maintains strong continuity across capitals, lowercase, and figures, with tight internal spaces that favor impact over delicacy. The narrow build and heavy strokes create a high-ink presence, so spacing and line length will noticeably affect comfort in extended passages.