Sans Superellipse Etgub 9 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neumatic Gothic' by Arkitype, 'GS Franklin Ave.' and 'Redig' by Great Scott, 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, and 'Ggx89' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, punchy, industrial, retro, space saving, high impact, speed emphasis, brand punch, condensed, forward-leaning, oblique, compact, blocky.
A condensed, forward-leaning sans with heavy strokes and compact proportions. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) shapes, giving bowls and counters a squarish softness rather than true circles. Terminals are mostly flat and blunt, with tight apertures and small interior counters that emphasize a dense, poster-like texture. The rhythm is tall and compressed, with simplified geometry and minimal stroke modulation; diagonals and joins feel sturdy and engineered for impact at display sizes.
Best suited to bold display settings where space is limited but emphasis is needed—headlines, poster titling, sports and fitness branding, compact signage, and packaging callouts. It can also work for short subheads and UI labels when strong hierarchy is required, though the tight counters suggest avoiding long body text at small sizes.
The overall tone is fast and assertive, with a sporty, no-nonsense voice. Its compressed stance and slanted posture create a sense of motion and urgency, while the squared-round shapes add a utilitarian, industrial edge with a subtle retro headline feel.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint, pairing a dynamic slant with squared-round construction for a modern, athletic headline voice. Its simplified, sturdy letterforms prioritize instant recognition and strong silhouette over typographic delicacy.
Capitals read especially tall and uniform, while the lowercase maintains a compact footprint and clean, functional forms. Numerals share the same condensed, blocky construction, supporting cohesive use in scores, dates, and short numeric callouts.