Sans Superellipse Etlov 1 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Area' by Blaze Type, 'Resolve Sans' by Fenotype, 'Masifa' by Hurufatfont, and 'Hype vol 3' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, industrial, confident, dynamic, space saving, high impact, speed/forward motion, modern utility, condensed, oblique, rounded corners, compact.
A condensed oblique sans with compact, superellipse-like bowls and softly squared curves. Strokes stay largely uniform, creating a clean, poster-oriented rhythm, while the slant adds forward motion and tightens horizontal spacing. Terminals are mostly blunt and squared off, counters are relatively small for the weight, and the overall silhouette reads blocky yet rounded. Figures follow the same compact, upright geometry with sturdy, simplified forms suited to dense settings.
Best suited for display applications where space is tight and impact is needed: headlines, posters, sports and performance branding, packaging callouts, and attention-grabbing signage. It can also work for short subheads or labels where a compact, energetic texture is desired.
The face feels energetic and assertive, with a fast, athletic tone driven by its narrow build and pronounced slant. Its rounded-rectangle construction keeps the mood modern and utilitarian rather than calligraphic, giving it a contemporary, no-nonsense presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum emphasis in a narrow footprint, pairing a forward slant with rounded-rectangular construction for a modern, streamlined look. Its simplified, sturdy shapes prioritize quick recognition and strong presence in large sizes and high-contrast layouts.
Uppercase forms are tall and compressed, producing strong vertical emphasis; diagonals in letters like N, V, W, and X appear taut and engineered. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, single-story feel in rounded letters and a practical, workmanlike texture in text lines. Overall color on the page is dark and concentrated, which helps it hold up in short bursts but can feel dense in long passages.