Sans Superellipse Etkum 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cadmium' by AVP, 'Fou Mixed Pro' and 'Fou Pro' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, assertive, modern, energetic, high impact, space saving, forward motion, modern utility, condensed, slanted, geometric, rounded corners, compact.
A condensed, right-slanted sans with heavy, even stroke weight and tightly controlled spacing. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) geometry, giving bowls and counters a squarish roundness, while joins and terminals stay clean and minimally detailed. The overall rhythm is compact and vertical, with sturdy capitals, a straightforward double-storey “a,” and tabular-looking numerals that read clearly in dense settings.
Best suited to display typography where space is limited and impact is needed—headlines, posters, signage, and branding that benefits from a compact footprint. It can also work for short UI labels or product packaging where high contrast isn’t required and quick, emphatic readability is the priority.
The tone is energetic and assertive, with a fast, forward-leaning posture that feels sporty and promotional. Its compact width and strong black presence create a sense of urgency and impact, suitable for attention-grabbing messaging rather than quiet, literary texture.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a condensed, italicized footprint, combining geometric rounded forms with sturdy strokes for a contemporary, action-oriented look.
Round letters (like O/Q) keep a distinctive squircle silhouette, and diagonals (V/W/X/Y) remain crisp and stable despite the slant. The numerals are bold and legible, with simplified shapes that favor quick recognition at display sizes.