Sans Superellipse Etmij 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bruon' by Artiveko, 'Karepe FX' by Differentialtype, 'Aureola' by OneSevenPointFive, 'Core Mellow' by S-Core, and 'Gravitas' by Studio K (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, assertive, retro, dynamic, industrial, impact, speed, space-saving, branding, condensed, slanted, rounded, monoline, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with a pronounced forward slant and tightly controlled widths. Strokes are largely monoline, with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) bowls and soft corners that keep the texture smooth despite the dense weight. Counters are relatively small and vertically oriented, and terminals tend to end in clean, squared cuts. The overall rhythm is tall and compressed, creating an even, poster-like color across words and lines.
Best suited to display roles where a compact, high-impact voice is needed—headlines, posters, sports and team branding, packaging callouts, and attention-getting signage. It can also work for short subheads or labels where space is tight and a strong, directional emphasis is desirable.
The tone reads energetic and forceful, with a distinctly sporty, performance-driven feel. Its slanted stance and condensed proportions suggest speed and momentum, while the rounded geometry adds a friendly, modern-industrial polish. Overall it evokes retro athletic branding and bold headlines designed to grab attention quickly.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a small horizontal footprint, combining a speed-oriented slant with rounded, superelliptical construction for a contemporary yet retro-leaning display voice.
The figures and capitals are drawn to match the same tall, compressed stance, giving numerals a strong presence in settings like scores or identifiers. In text samples, the dense weight and narrow spacing create a strong headline texture, where shorter words and punchy phrases feel especially crisp and impactful.