Sans Superellipse Etban 7 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Korolev' by Device, 'FS Industrie' by Fontsmith, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block, and 'Pulse JP' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, sports, packaging, dynamic, sporty, confident, modern, friendly, impact, motion, modernity, approachability, clarity, slanted, rounded, soft corners, compact curves, sturdy.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with rounded, superelliptical bowls and softly squared corners. Strokes stay largely uniform with minimal modulation, creating dense, sturdy letterforms and a strong typographic color. Curves are compact and controlled (notably in C, G, O, and the numerals), while counters remain open enough for clarity at display sizes. Terminals are clean and blunt, and the overall rhythm is energetic, with slightly tightened apertures and a forward-leaning stance that reads as purposeful and punchy.
This font performs best in headlines, branding marks, posters, and other short-to-medium display text where its weight and slant can carry emphasis. It’s a strong choice for sports and lifestyle graphics, packaging callouts, and promotional layouts that need impact and immediacy. For longer reading, it will work more as an accent style than a primary text face due to its density and forward-leaning rhythm.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, with a contemporary, action-oriented feel. The rounded geometry keeps it approachable rather than aggressive, balancing strength with friendliness. It suggests motion and momentum, making it feel well-suited to bold, attention-driven messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact, contemporary sans with a forward-leaning, energetic voice. Rounded superellipse-derived shapes provide a modern, engineered feel while keeping forms friendly and cohesive across letters and figures. Overall, it aims for punchy display clarity with a streamlined, motion-driven silhouette.
Uppercase forms emphasize broad, rounded shapes, while the lowercase stays simple and functional with single-storey-style construction where applicable and compact joins. Numerals are similarly robust and rounded, matching the letterforms for cohesive headline settings. The italic angle is pronounced enough to read as intentionally sporty, not merely oblique.