Sans Superellipse Etbis 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'Blimone' by Degarism Studio, 'Fester' by Fontfabric, 'Oxford Street' by K-Type, 'PT Filter' by Paavola Type Studio, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Hype vol 3' by Positype, 'Ordina' by Schriftlabor, and 'Body' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, energetic, sporty, assertive, modern, punchy, impact, speed, compactness, modernization, oblique, rounded, compact, upright stress, closed apertures.
A compact, slanted sans with heavy, even strokes and tightly controlled proportions. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and counters a smooth, superelliptical feel; joins and terminals read clean and sheared, consistent with an oblique construction. The overall rhythm is dense and forward-leaning, with relatively closed apertures (notably in forms like S and a) and sturdy, blocky numerals that maintain the same rounded-rect logic.
Best suited to short-to-medium setting sizes where a forward-leaning, high-density texture is desirable: headlines, subheads, brand marks, apparel graphics, packaging callouts, and promotional display typography. It can also work for UI labels or navigation where space is tight and emphasis is needed, provided line length stays moderate.
The tone is brisk and high-impact, with a sporty, momentum-driven voice. Its oblique stance and compact massing create a sense of motion and urgency while staying contemporary and straightforward rather than decorative.
This design appears intended to deliver a modern, fast, and compact display voice by combining oblique momentum with rounded-rectangle construction. The goal seems to be maximum impact and clarity through simplified, sturdy shapes and a consistent geometric system across letters and numerals.
Capitals present a strong, poster-like silhouette, while lowercase keeps the same compactness, producing a unified texture across mixed-case settings. The digit set is particularly robust and signage-friendly, with simple, confident shapes and minimal detailing.