Sans Superellipse Etrek 13 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR and 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, app banners, sporty, urgent, punchy, industrial, retro, space saving, high impact, speed cue, brand presence, condensed, slanted, oblique, rounded corners, compact.
A tightly condensed, right-slanted sans with heavy, uniform strokes and compact proportions. Letterforms are built from rounded-rectangle geometry: corners are softened, curves are squarish, and counters stay relatively small, producing a dense, high-impact texture. Terminals are mostly blunt and clean, with occasional tapered joins that add momentum without introducing noticeable contrast. The overall rhythm is tall and compressed, with narrow apertures and sturdy bowls that keep shapes cohesive at display sizes.
Best suited to attention-grabbing display work such as headlines, posters, sports or motorsport-style branding, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for UI banners and promotional graphics where compact width is helpful, especially with slightly increased letterspacing for clarity.
The font reads fast and forceful, combining a utilitarian engineered feel with a sporty, headline-driven energy. Its slant and compressed width create a sense of speed and urgency, while the rounded-rect forms keep the tone approachable rather than sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space while projecting speed and confidence. The rounded-rectangle construction suggests a deliberate blend of modern industrial geometry with a friendly smoothness for bold branding and titling.
Numbers and capitals maintain the same compact, forward-leaning stance, creating a consistent, poster-like color across mixed text. In longer samples, the dense spacing and small counters can make paragraphs feel tight, suggesting it’s most comfortable when given generous tracking or used at larger sizes.