Sans Superellipse Etbas 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Benton Sans' and 'Benton Sans Std' by Font Bureau and 'PG Gothique' and 'PG Grotesque' by Paulo Goode (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, promotions, packaging, sporty, urgent, energetic, modern, assertive, impact, speed, space saving, modern branding, display emphasis, compressed, slanted, blocky, rounded corners, high impact.
A compact, slanted sans with heavy, uniform strokes and tightly proportioned capitals. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and counters a smooth, superelliptical feel rather than purely circular forms. Terminals are clean and mostly square-cut, while the overall rhythm stays dense and vertical, with minimal interior space and short crossbars. Numerals and uppercase shapes read sturdy and poster-ready, with a consistent, mechanically even texture across lines.
Best suited to display settings where impact and economy of space matter: headlines, posters, promotional graphics, and sports or performance-oriented branding. It can also work for packaging and signage when large enough to keep counters open and letterforms distinct.
The tone is forceful and kinetic, combining a punchy, condensed stance with a forward-leaning slant that suggests speed and momentum. Its rounded-rect curves keep the voice contemporary and friendly enough to avoid harshness, while still projecting confidence and urgency.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a compressed footprint, pairing a strong, even stroke weight with rounded-rectangle curves for a modern, high-energy look. The steady slant and dense texture suggest a focus on dynamic branding and attention-grabbing display typography.
The tight counters and compact widths create a dark, continuous color at text sizes, especially in all-caps. The slant is pronounced and consistent, which reinforces a directional, action-oriented feel in headlines and short phrases.