Sans Superellipse Etdoh 8 is a bold, narrow, monoline, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, headlines, posters, tech interfaces, packaging, sporty, futuristic, technical, assertive, energetic, convey speed, save space, modernize, signal performance, systematic look, condensed, rounded corners, oblique, extended terminals, high contrast openings.
A condensed, forward-leaning sans with uniform stroke weight and rounded-rectangle construction. Curves and counters tend toward squarish superellipse forms, with softened corners and clean, straight joins. The italic slant is consistent and fairly steep, giving verticals a fast, aerodynamic rhythm while keeping apertures open and legibility intact. Uppercase forms feel compact and sturdy; lowercase is similarly streamlined, with simple, utilitarian shaping and minimal modulation. Numerals follow the same rounded-square logic, with broad, stable bowls and tight sidebearings that maintain a tight, efficient texture.
Best suited to impact-driven settings such as sports identity, event posters, product packaging, and tech or automotive-oriented branding where a sense of motion is desired. It also works well for short UI labels or dashboards when space is tight and a crisp, mechanical voice fits the product.
The overall tone reads sporty and contemporary, with a distinctly engineered, performance-oriented feel. Its oblique stance and compact width suggest speed and momentum, making the voice confident and purposeful rather than casual or decorative.
The design appears intended to merge speed cues from an italicized stance with a rounded-rectangular geometry that feels modern and engineered. Its condensed proportions and firm, monoline strokes aim for high impact and efficient space use, prioritizing a clean, performance-forward look in display contexts.
Rounded corners and squarish bowls create a cohesive "soft-tech" geometry across letters and figures. The palette of shapes favors strong horizontals and flattened curves, which contributes to a punchy silhouette in headings while keeping forms disciplined and system-like.