Sans Superellipse Etlip 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'PT Filter' by Paavola Type Studio, and 'Base Neue' by Power Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, advertising, sporty, urgent, dynamic, punchy, modern, impact, space saving, motion, modern branding, headline focus, condensed, slanted, compact, blocky, high-shouldered.
This typeface is a condensed, right-slanted sans with heavy, even stroke weight and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction throughout. Curves are smooth and closed forms feel squarish rather than circular, giving counters a tight, compact look. Terminals are mostly blunt with occasional angled cuts that reinforce the forward motion. Proportions are tall and efficient, with compact spacing and a firm baseline presence; the lowercase shows large internal space relative to its height, helping keep small forms from clogging despite the density.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, campaign graphics, and sports or activewear branding where condensed width and strong presence help pack information into tight spaces. It can also work for packaging callouts and UI/overlay labels when set large enough to preserve clarity in the dense forms.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and contemporary, with a strong “in-motion” feel from the consistent slant and compressed width. It reads as sporty and attention-grabbing rather than neutral, leaning toward headline energy and promotional impact.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while projecting speed and modernity. Its superelliptical roundness softens the heaviness, balancing aggression with a clean, contemporary finish suitable for bold display communication.
The italics are structural rather than cursive, keeping shapes upright in construction while slanting the whole system. Round letters like O/C/G show squared-off curvature, while diagonals (K, V, W, X, Y) create sharp, energetic rhythm. Numerals share the same condensed, blocky silhouette and maintain clear differentiation at display sizes.