Sans Superellipse Etlid 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Moderna Sans' by Latinotype; 'Navine' and 'Revx Neue' by OneSevenPointFive; 'PT Filter' by Paavola Type Studio; 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type; 'Hype Vol 1', 'Hype vol 2', and 'Hype vol 3' by Positype; and 'Core Sans R' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, headlines, posters, ui labels, product design, sporty, modern, dynamic, clean, technical, convey motion, modernize tone, improve clarity, tech aesthetic, oblique, rounded, superelliptic, compact, crisp.
A rounded, oblique sans with superelliptic curves and squared-off counters that read as softened rectangles rather than pure circles. Strokes are uniform and low-contrast, with clean, open apertures and compact joins that keep the texture tight and even. Uppercase forms are slightly condensed and streamlined, while lowercase maintains a steady x-height with simple, efficient shapes; the overall rhythm is consistent and legible, with numerals matching the same rounded-rect geometry.
Well-suited to brand marks, campaign headlines, and editorial callouts where a modern, energetic oblique is desired. It also works for UI labels, dashboards, and packaging/product typography thanks to its clean construction, even color, and sturdy rounded forms at medium sizes.
The slanted stance and rounded-square construction give the font a fast, contemporary tone—confident and engineered rather than expressive or calligraphic. It feels sporty and product-forward, suggesting motion and precision while staying friendly due to the softened corners.
The design appears intended to blend speed and clarity: an italicized, contemporary sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry to project modernity and motion while remaining straightforward and readable. The consistent low-contrast stroke system suggests a focus on versatile display-to-interface use rather than ornamental detail.
Curves tend to resolve into flat-ish terminals and boxy bowls, producing a distinctive “soft tech” silhouette that stays stable across letters and figures. The italic angle is strong enough to signal emphasis without becoming cursive, keeping word shapes crisp in continuous text.