Sans Superellipse Etluz 2 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Gothic' by Blaze Type, 'Ozonos' by Kufic Studio, 'Kuunari' by Melvastype, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'Grand' by North Type, and 'Maleo' by Tokotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, modern, assertive, industrial, space saving, high impact, speed cue, modern utility, condensed, oblique, compact, angular, square-rounded.
A compact, tightly set sans with a pronounced forward slant and thick, even stroke weight. Forms are built from squared-off curves and rounded-rectangle counters, giving letters like O, D, and 0 a superelliptical, engineered feel. Terminals are clean and mostly straight, with minimal modulation and crisp joins that keep the texture dark and uniform. Proportions are narrow with short extenders, while the lowercase maintains a large x-height and simplified, utilitarian shapes for high density.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings where space is limited and emphasis is needed, such as headlines, posters, and sports or event branding. It can also work for packaging and wayfinding where a condensed, forceful typographic voice helps text cut through at a distance.
The overall tone is fast and purposeful, with a punchy, competitive energy that reads as contemporary and performance-driven. Its condensed, slanted stance suggests motion and urgency, while the squared curves add a technical, industrial edge.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint, combining an oblique, speed-oriented stance with squared-round construction for a modern, industrial clarity. Its simplified geometry and uniform weight suggest a focus on bold display communication rather than delicate detail.
The font maintains strong consistency between uppercase, lowercase, and figures, with rounded-rectangular counters repeated throughout. Numerals are sturdy and compact, matching the letter rhythm; the oblique angle stays steady in continuous text, creating a strong directional flow.