Sans Superellipse Etrab 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk' and 'Akzidenz-Grotesk W1G' by Berthold, 'European Sans Pro' by Bülent Yüksel, and 'Air Superfamily' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, dynamic, confident, modern, energetic, impact, speed, compactness, modernization, branding, slanted, compressed, rounded, geometric, sturdy.
A compact, slanted sans with heavy, even strokes and softly rounded corners throughout. The letterforms are condensed with a tight footprint, strong vertical emphasis, and a consistent forward lean that creates continuous motion across a line. Curves tend toward rounded-rectangle geometry, while joins are clean and sturdy; counters are relatively small and apertures are generally firm rather than wide open. Numerals follow the same compact, weighty construction, keeping a unified rhythm in mixed text.
Best suited to short-to-medium setting sizes where impact matters: headlines, posters, event graphics, sports and fitness branding, packaging callouts, and bold signage. It can also work for subheads or short UI labels when a compact, high-energy voice is desired.
The overall tone is assertive and fast-moving, with a contemporary, performance-oriented feel. Its forward slant and dense color give it a punchy, headline-ready presence that reads as energetic and confident.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a compact width, combining a strong slant with rounded-rect geometry to project speed and modernity while maintaining a solid, uniform stroke presence.
Round forms (like O/C/G) feel squarish in their curvature, reinforcing a geometric, engineered character. The italic angle and condensed proportions make spacing feel tight and purposeful, favoring impact over airiness.