Sans Superellipse Etgow 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Good' and 'FF Good Headline' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, urgent, sporty, assertive, modern, industrial, impact, space saving, speed, attention, condensed, oblique, compact, punchy, tall.
A compact, condensed oblique sans with tall proportions and dense counters. Strokes stay largely uniform, giving a solid, blocky texture, while corners are subtly rounded so curves read like tightened superellipses rather than perfect circles. The italics are steep and consistent, with squared-off terminals and tight apertures that emphasize vertical rhythm. Uppercase forms are narrow and athletic; lowercase maintains a straightforward, utilitarian structure with simple joins and minimal modulation.
Best suited to display settings where impact and compact width are valuable—headlines, posters, sports and event graphics, bold packaging callouts, and attention-forward signage. It can work for short bursts of text (taglines, captions) when size is sufficient and line spacing is opened up.
The overall tone is forceful and kinetic, with a forward-leaning stance that suggests speed and pressure. Its heavy color and tight spacing feel loud and attention-grabbing, leaning toward an industrial, competitive voice rather than a delicate or literary one.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum emphasis in minimal horizontal space, combining a strong oblique angle with sturdy, rounded-rect geometry for a fast, contemporary voice. The restrained detailing and uniform stroke behavior prioritize punchy presence and consistent texture over nuance.
In text, the strong slant and narrow set create a continuous dark band, so the face reads best when given room to breathe via generous line spacing or short lines. Numerals match the same condensed, upright-to-oblique construction, reinforcing a consistent, signage-like rhythm across mixed alphanumerics.