Sans Superellipse Etnaf 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Gernsheim' by Brenners Template (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, headlines, posters, sportswear, ui labels, dynamic, sporty, modern, confident, efficient, compact impact, modern utility, speed emphasis, oblique, condensed, rounded, soft corners, tight spacing.
This typeface is an oblique, condensed sans with smooth, rounded-rectangle construction in the curves. Strokes are largely uniform with minimal contrast, and terminals are clean and slightly softened, giving letters a streamlined, engineered feel. Proportions lean tall with compact widths, while counters stay fairly open for the width, helping clarity in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals follow the same rounded, utilitarian build, with simple, legible forms and consistent stroke weight.
It suits headline and display work where space is limited but impact is needed—branding, packaging, posters, and sports or automotive-themed graphics. The condensed oblique build also works well for short UI labels, navigation, and wayfinding-style snippets, especially where a modern, high-energy voice is desired.
The overall tone is energetic and forward-leaning, with a contemporary, performance-oriented character. Rounded forms keep it approachable, while the condensed slant adds urgency and motion, making it feel practical and modern rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, modern sans optimized for fast, emphatic communication. Its rounded-square geometry and steady stroke weight suggest a focus on consistency and clarity while the oblique posture adds motion and emphasis.
Curved letters like C, G, O, and Q read as superelliptical—more like rounded rectangles than perfect circles—which reinforces a technical, product-driven aesthetic. The slant is consistent across letters and figures, and the spacing looks tuned for compact setting without feeling overly cramped.