Sans Superellipse Etlel 6 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mako' by Deltatype, 'Brinova' by Digitype Studio, 'Fester' by Fontfabric, and 'Galeana' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, industrial, dynamic, modern, impact, speed, space saving, modernity, branding, slanted, compressed, rounded, compact, sturdy.
A compact, slanted sans with heavy, even stroke weight and softened corners that give round forms a superelliptical feel. The design is built from straight-sided curves and rounded rectangles, producing a squared-off rhythm in letters like O/Q/0 and a firm, blocky silhouette across the set. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are somewhat restricted, emphasizing density and impact. Terminals are mostly blunt with gentle rounding, and the italic construction reads as a consistent forward lean rather than calligraphic modulation.
Well-suited to headlines and short bursts of text where a strong, fast-looking italic voice is useful—posters, sports and fitness branding, product packaging, and wayfinding or promotional signage. It works especially well when you need dense lines and a compact footprint without losing bold presence.
The overall tone feels fast and assertive, with a sporty, high-impact presence that suggests motion and urgency. Its condensed, forward-leaning stance reads contemporary and functional, leaning more toward performance and signage than editorial subtlety.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, high-energy italic sans for attention-grabbing display typography. Its rounded-rectilinear construction aims to balance toughness and approachability, creating a modern, performance-oriented look that remains visually consistent across letters and numerals.
The figures follow the same compressed, rounded-rectangle logic as the letters, keeping widths tight and proportions sturdy for display use. Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent mechanical geometry, and the sample text shows strong word-shape emphasis from the slant and compact spacing, with best clarity at larger sizes.