Sans Superellipse Etgen 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fact' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, energetic, modern, confident, aggressive, condensed impact, sense of motion, modern branding, space efficiency, high visibility, condensed, oblique, geometric, rounded, compact.
A compact, oblique sans with heavy strokes and minimal contrast. Letterforms are tightly proportioned with a forward lean, squared-off terminals, and softened corners that keep the geometry feeling controlled rather than sharp. Curves read as rounded-rectangular (superellipse-like), producing sturdy bowls in letters like O, C, and Q, while diagonals in A, K, V, and W are steep and purposeful. Spacing is economical and the rhythm is brisk, with slightly squared counters and generally uniform stroke widths across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for short-to-medium display copy where impact and speed are priorities: headlines, posters, sports and fitness branding, promotional graphics, packaging callouts, and bold directional signage. It can work for brief UI labels or navigation elements when a condensed, dynamic tone is desired, but its density and slant make it less ideal for long-form reading.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and contemporary. Its slanted stance and condensed build evoke motion and urgency, lending a performance-minded, sporty character that feels at home in high-impact, attention-seeking settings.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum emphasis in limited horizontal space while conveying motion through a consistent oblique angle. Rounded-rectangular construction and sturdy strokes suggest an intention to feel modern, durable, and performance-oriented across branding and display contexts.
Lowercase forms lean toward single-storey constructions and simplified, utilitarian shapes, maintaining a consistent, engineered feel. Numerals share the same compact footprint and forward drive, with a prominent, rounded-rectangular 0 and a sturdy, angular 2 and 7 that reinforce the font’s punchy, athletic voice.