Sans Superellipse Etlip 7 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Vito' by Dots&Stripes Type, 'Eurostile Next' and 'Eurostile Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix, and 'Calps' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, advertising, sporty, urgent, confident, energetic, modern, high impact, space saving, forward motion, modern clarity, condensed, slanted, heavy, rounded, compact.
This typeface presents a compact, condensed build with a strong rightward slant and firm, uniform stroke weight. Curves are rounded and slightly squared-off in feel, giving counters and bowls a smooth superellipse-like geometry rather than purely circular forms. Terminals are clean and largely unadorned, with tight apertures and compact internal spaces that create a dense, high-impact texture in lines of text. The rhythm is forward-leaning and steady, with consistent proportions across caps and lowercase and numerals that match the same compressed, punchy stance.
It is well suited to headlines, posters, and promotional typography where a compact, high-impact look is needed. The energetic slant and dense texture also fit sports branding, event graphics, and attention-grabbing packaging, especially in short phrases and bold typographic layouts.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and contemporary, with a “moving-forward” energy typical of condensed slanted display sans styles. Its dense color and brisk slant convey urgency and confidence, making the voice feel sporty and promotional rather than calm or bookish.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while still feeling smooth and modern. By combining a condensed stance with rounded, squared curves and a strong slant, it aims to project speed and confidence for display-driven communication.
In the sample text, the font maintains strong presence at larger sizes, where the rounded-rectangular curves and tight spacing read as intentional and cohesive. The slant and condensed width create a strong directional flow across long lines, while the compact counters can make it feel more like a headline face than a small-size workhorse.