Sans Superellipse Ehlen 11 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vito' by Dots&Stripes Type, 'Benton Sans' and 'Benton Sans Std' by Font Bureau, 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix, and 'Manual' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, ui labels, modern, sporty, dynamic, clean, technical, compact emphasis, dynamic voice, modern utility, space saving, condensed, slanted, monoline, smooth, rounded.
A condensed, right-leaning sans with smooth, rounded construction and largely monoline strokes. The forms are compact and upright in structure but consistently italicized, creating a forward rhythm with tight apertures and economical counters. Curves read as softened rectangles rather than perfect circles, and joins stay clean and simplified, keeping the texture even across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to space-conscious headlines, subheads, and brand lockups where a condensed italic can add energy without adding ornament. It also works well for UI labels, navigation, and product naming where a tight footprint and consistent texture are useful, and for posters or packaging that need a modern, kinetic tone.
The overall tone is brisk and contemporary, with a purposeful, in-motion feel. Its narrow stance and consistent slant give it a sporty, efficiency-driven character that feels at home in modern interfaces and punchy headlines rather than formal editorial settings.
Likely designed to deliver a fast, contemporary voice in a compact width, pairing simplified geometry with an italic slant for momentum. The rounded, squared-off curves suggest an emphasis on a modern, engineered look that stays clean and legible while feeling dynamic.
Capitals maintain a clean, engineered silhouette with minimal fuss, while the lowercase leans on simplified shapes that preserve clarity at small sizes. Numerals match the same streamlined logic, producing a cohesive, compact line that benefits from generous tracking when used in longer strings.