Sans Superellipse Etraw 9 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, labels, sporty, retro, urgent, energetic, industrial, space saving, speed cue, display impact, brand voice, condensed, oblique, rounded corners, pill terminals, high contrast texture.
A tightly condensed, slanted sans with uniform stroke weight and strongly rounded, superellipse-like curves. The forms are tall and narrow with compact counters and a forward-leaning rhythm, creating a fast, vertical texture in lines of text. Terminals tend to be softly squared/rounded, and bowls read as rounded rectangles rather than perfect circles, keeping the geometry consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures. Numerals and letters share the same narrow set and compact spacing, reinforcing a streamlined, poster-friendly silhouette.
Well suited to headlines, posters, and short promotional copy where a compressed, high-impact voice is needed. It also fits sporty or industrial branding, packaging, and labels that benefit from a tall, space-saving footprint and a sense of speed. For continuous reading, larger sizes and added spacing will help preserve clarity.
The overall tone feels fast and assertive, with a clear sense of motion from the oblique stance and compressed proportions. Its rounded-rect geometry adds a retro-industrial flavor—sporty rather than elegant—suggesting speed, machinery, and bold display messaging.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum punch in minimal horizontal space, using a consistent rounded-rect construction to keep the look modernized and cohesive. Its slant and condensed structure prioritize momentum and attention-grabbing display performance over quiet text neutrality.
Because of the narrow set and dense vertical strokes, the font builds strong dark stripes in paragraphs; it reads best with generous tracking and line spacing when used in longer blocks. The punctuation and figures visually match the condensed, forward-driving cadence, helping headings and short statements feel cohesive.