Sans Superellipse Etluf 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Uniform Italic' by Miller Type Foundry, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix, and 'Manual' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, sporty, urgent, energetic, industrial, modern, space-saving impact, dynamic emphasis, modern branding, high visibility, condensed, slanted, chunky, rounded, high-impact.
A compact, heavy italic sans with rounded, squarish curves and a tightly set footprint. Strokes are broadly uniform, with corners and joins softened into superellipse-like terminals that keep the forms dense and smooth. The slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, creating a forward-leaning rhythm; counters are relatively small, and apertures are modest, emphasizing a strong, blocky silhouette. Numerals match the same sturdy geometry and rounding, reading clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to display typography where impact and speed matter: headlines, posters, sports and fitness branding, packaging callouts, and bold signage. It also works well for short subheads or emphasis text when you want a compressed, forward-driving tone.
The overall tone is forceful and fast, combining athletic momentum with a contemporary, utilitarian feel. Its bold, compressed presence communicates confidence and urgency, lending itself to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a tight horizontal space, using rounded superellipse geometry to keep the forms friendly while remaining assertive. The consistent slant and dense stroke color aim for dynamic, contemporary branding and high-visibility messaging.
The glyph set shows a deliberate mix of rounded-rectangle bowls with firm verticals and diagonals, producing a cohesive, engineered look. In text, the italic angle and dense color create a strong headline texture that favors short bursts over extended reading.