Sans Superellipse Etbas 10 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'Broadside' by Device, 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type, and 'Brinova' by Digitype Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promotional graphics, sporty, urgent, confident, modern, dynamic, impact, speed, compactness, modernity, branding strength, oblique, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, industrial.
A heavy, oblique sans with compact proportions and a dense, forward-leaning stance. Strokes are broadly uniform with rounded, superelliptical curves and softly squared counters, giving letters a blocky yet smooth silhouette. Terminals are generally blunt, with minimal modulation and tight internal spaces that emphasize mass and impact. The rhythm is steady and punchy, with short extenders and sturdy numerals that match the letterforms’ compact, engineered feel.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, and promotional messaging where strong presence matters more than fine detail. It also fits sports and fitness branding, bold product packaging, and attention-grabbing social graphics, particularly when set with ample tracking or generous line spacing to keep counters from closing up.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, communicating speed and momentum without becoming decorative. Its thick, slanted shapes read as action-oriented and confident, leaning toward a utilitarian, performance-driven aesthetic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint while projecting motion through a consistent oblique slant. Rounded-rectangle geometry and blunt terminals suggest a goal of modern, industrial clarity with a sporty edge.
Round characters (like O/Q and 0/8/9) feel more like rounded rectangles than true circles, reinforcing a technical, streamlined personality. The italic angle is consistent across cases and numerals, helping long lines maintain a cohesive, fast-moving texture.