Sans Superellipse Etkih 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Molde' by Letritas and 'Heroic Condensed' by TypeTrust (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, urgent, sporty, industrial, punchy, condensed, space saving, impact, motion, oblique, compact, heavy, rounded corners, tight spacing.
A compact, oblique sans with heavy strokes and tightly packed proportions. Letterforms are built from rounded-rectangle geometry: curves stay broad and simplified, with corners and joins tending toward soft radii rather than sharp points. Counters are small and vertically oriented, and many shapes lean on straight stems with blunt terminals, producing a dense, poster-like color. The rhythm is brisk and uniform, with a consistent forward slant and minimal stroke modulation that keeps forms sturdy at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and prominent titling where a dense, energetic texture is desirable. It can also work well for branding marks, packaging callouts, and apparel or sports-themed graphics that benefit from a compact, forceful italic presence.
The overall tone is assertive and kinetic, with a forward-leaning stance that suggests motion and urgency. Its condensed, muscular silhouette reads as sporty and utilitarian, evoking headlines, signage, and high-impact labeling rather than quiet editorial text.
The design appears intended for high-impact display typography that maximizes emphasis in limited horizontal space. Its rounded-rectangle construction and strong slant prioritize immediacy and visibility, creating a contemporary, action-oriented voice for short strings and large-scale messaging.
Round characters like O/0 and C show a squarish, superellipse-like construction, helping the design feel engineered and modern. The numerals match the same compressed, weighty voice, and punctuation appears bold enough to hold up in large, attention-grabbing settings.