Sans Superellipse Etlit 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vito' by Dots&Stripes Type, 'Redgar' by Graphite, 'Sztos' by Machalski, 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix, and 'Tablet Gothic' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, short copy, sporty, urgent, confident, headline, space saving, high impact, motion, modern appeal, condensed, slanted, rounded, soft corners, compact.
A condensed, slanted sans with heavy, low-contrast strokes and smoothly rounded outer corners. The forms are compact and vertically emphasized, with tight counters and a consistent, forward-leaning rhythm. Curves read as rounded-rectangle/superellipse shapes rather than true circles, and terminals are clean and blunt, keeping the texture dense and uniform. Numerals follow the same compressed, sturdy construction for a cohesive set.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and other short, high-impact settings where condensed width helps fit more characters while maintaining strong emphasis. It can work well for sports or performance-themed branding, packaging callouts, and promotional graphics where a bold, kinetic tone is desired.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a fast, forward motion from the slant and a punchy darkness from the heavy strokes. Its rounded geometry softens the impact slightly, keeping it contemporary and approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to maximize impact in limited horizontal space while maintaining a modern, rounded-geometry look. The slant and compact construction aim to create speed and momentum, prioritizing display clarity and presence over quiet, extended text reading.
At larger sizes it delivers strong graphic presence and a continuous, poster-like color. In longer lines the condensed width and tight internal spaces can feel intense, so spacing and size choices will strongly affect readability.