Sans Superellipse Etmij 4 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Anisha' by 38-lineart, 'Karepe FX' by Differentialtype, 'Linotype Freytag' by Linotype, 'Aureola' by OneSevenPointFive, 'Core Mellow' by S-Core, 'Rockids' by Surotype, and 'Competition' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sportswear, branding, packaging, sporty, punchy, dynamic, retro, condensed, impact, space-saving, speed, display, brand voice, oblique, rounded, blocky, compact, upright stress.
A compact, oblique sans with heavy, low-contrast strokes and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves are squared-off into superellipse-like bowls, producing soft corners rather than sharp joins, while terminals are mostly blunt and clean. The condensed proportions and tight counters create a dense rhythm, with tall lowercase relative to caps and a consistent forward lean. Numerals and punctuation follow the same sturdy, rounded geometry, keeping the overall texture uniform and bold at display sizes.
This font is best used where a loud, compact headline is needed—posters, sports and fitness branding, event graphics, and product packaging. Its dense texture and narrow footprint help fit longer titles into limited space while maintaining strong presence; it is particularly effective in short phrases, logos, and bold typographic lockups.
The tone is energetic and assertive, combining a sporty, poster-like punch with a slightly retro, industrial feel. The rounded corners temper the aggression, making it feel friendly while still urgent and fast-moving—well suited to attention-grabbing, high-impact messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed, forward-leaning silhouette, using rounded-rectangle forms to keep the weight approachable and cohesive. It prioritizes a strong, uniform typographic color and fast visual momentum for display-oriented communication.
Round letters such as O/Q and bowls in b/p/d show squared curvature, reinforcing the superellipse theme, and the diagonals/joins stay sturdy without visible stroke modulation. The condensed width increases vertical emphasis, and the slant adds motion, which together create a strong headline voice.