Sans Superellipse Etgub 16 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neumatic Gothic Round' by Arkitype, 'Dharma Gothic' by Dharma Type, 'Parkson' by Rook Supply, 'Cargi' by Studio Principle Type, 'Maleo' by Tokotype, and 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, labels, sporty, urgent, punchy, modern, industrial, space saving, high impact, speed cue, brand punch, condensed, slanted, compact, tight, blocky.
A compact, heavily built sans with a pronounced forward slant and tightly condensed proportions. Strokes are largely uniform, with rounded-rectangle shaping in curves that keeps counters small and forms firmly closed. Terminals are blunt and straight, producing a compressed, muscular silhouette with crisp internal angles where diagonals and stems meet. The overall rhythm is dense and vertical, with narrow apertures and a consistent, engineered geometry across letters and numerals.
Best suited for headlines, short slogans, and display settings where impact and economy of space matter. It works well for sports and fitness branding, bold packaging and label systems, and attention-grabbing posters or promo graphics, especially when a fast, compressed tone is desired.
The font projects speed and intensity, combining a racing-like lean with sturdy, no-nonsense weight. Its condensed pressure and dark texture feel assertive and functional, leaning toward athletic, tactical, and high-energy messaging rather than quiet reading.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in minimal width, using a consistent, rounded-rect geometry and a forward slant to emphasize speed and urgency. It prioritizes a strong, uniform color on the page and quick recognition in large sizes.
Uppercase forms read as tall and imposing, while lowercase maintains a practical, utilitarian construction with compact bowls and short joins. Numerals follow the same condensed, blocky logic, staying highly impactful in short strings. The tight spacing in the sample text creates a strong, continuous typographic stripe, especially at headline sizes.