Sans Superellipse Etnem 12 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artios Pro' by DBSV (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, dynamic, sporty, assertive, retro, industrial, space-saving, impact, speed, display, condensed, forward-leaning, rounded, compact, high-contrast silhouette.
A condensed, forward-slanted sans with compact proportions and a tight overall rhythm. Strokes read as consistently heavy, with rounded-rectangle curves and soft corners that keep counters open even in narrow letters. Terminals are mostly clean and cut, and several shapes show subtle notch-like joins and sculpted transitions that add bite without becoming decorative. Uppercase forms are tall and upright in structure despite the slant, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, utilitarian build; numerals follow the same narrow, sturdy geometry for a cohesive set.
Best suited to headlines, signage, and promotional copy where a compact, high-impact word shape is needed. It can work well for sports identity, retro-inspired branding, packaging callouts, and display typography that benefits from a fast, angled stance and a dense typographic color.
The overall tone is energetic and driven, with a sporty, poster-ready urgency. Its compressed width and italic angle suggest speed and impact, while the softened rounding adds a friendly, mid-century modern undertone rather than a harsh technical feel.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in limited horizontal space, pairing a speed-oriented slant with rounded, superelliptical forms for a distinctive yet accessible display voice.
Spacing appears intentionally tight for headline density, and the narrow apertures and counters remain legible due to the rounded, open construction. The texture in lines of text is dark and emphatic, making it better suited to short runs where the compactness becomes an advantage.