Sans Superellipse Etbas 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Molde' by Letritas, 'Ordina' by Schriftlabor, and 'Tablet Gothic' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, punchy, modern, confident, space saving, attention grabbing, speed emphasis, brand voice, display impact, oblique, compact, rounded, blocky, high-impact.
A heavy, compact oblique sans with broad, rounded-rectangle construction and tightly controlled counters. Strokes stay largely monolinear, with softened corners and smooth joins that keep the forms sturdy rather than sharp. The silhouette is condensed and tall, with compact apertures in letters like a, e, and s, and a generally closed, muscular texture in text. Numerals and capitals follow the same squared-round geometry, producing a consistent, poster-ready rhythm.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports and fitness branding, promotional graphics, packaging callouts, and bold signage. It can work for brief subheads or UI emphasis where a strong, compact oblique accent is needed, but extended body copy may feel dense at smaller sizes.
The overall tone is forceful and energetic, with a forward-leaning stance that reads as fast and competitive. Its dense, compact shapes give it a no-nonsense voice that feels contemporary and performance-oriented rather than delicate or editorial.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while keeping a smooth, contemporary outline. The rounded-rectangular shaping and strong slant suggest a focus on speed, confidence, and clear branding presence in display contexts.
In running text the weight and tight internal space can darken quickly, especially in combinations with many verticals, but the rounded construction helps maintain a friendly, engineered feel. The figures are bold and attention-grabbing, suited to scorelines and prominent metrics.