Sans Superellipse Ehret 17 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
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A slanted sans with softly rounded construction and an even, low-contrast stroke. Curves read as smooth and slightly squared-off, giving bowls and counters a superellipse-like feel rather than perfect circles. Terminals are clean and unbracketed, with a steady rhythm and generous internal space that keeps forms open. Proportions skew toward a large x-height and compact ascenders/descenders, while the numerals and capitals maintain a tidy, contemporary silhouette.
Works well for interface typography, product branding, and editorial headlines where a clean italic voice is needed. The open, rounded forms also suit packaging or tech-forward marketing materials, and it can be used for short to moderate text passages when an energetic, slanted tone is desirable.
The overall tone is modern and efficient, with a friendly edge from the rounded geometry. Its oblique stance adds motion and energy without feeling decorative, suggesting a sleek, present-day voice suited to digital contexts.
Likely designed to provide a contemporary oblique sans with rounded-rect geometry, balancing clarity with a distinctive, softened shape language. The intent appears focused on a streamlined, digital-friendly texture that remains approachable rather than stark.
The sample text shows consistent slant and spacing, producing a smooth horizontal flow in longer passages. Rounded corners and open apertures help reduce visual harshness, while the simplified shapes keep the texture clean at display sizes and in short blocks of copy.