Sans Superellipse Etgon 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Anisha' by 38-lineart, '403 Neudron' by 403TF, 'Leonore' by ArimaType, 'Brookside JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'MN Raghford' by Mantra Naga Studio, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, punchy, modern, industrial, impact, speed, compactness, branding, display, condensed, slanted, rounded, blocky, high-impact.
A condensed, forward-slanted sans with heavy, compact forms and rounded-rectangle construction. Curves read as superelliptical rather than circular, giving counters a smooth, squared-off softness while keeping a tight, efficient footprint. Strokes stay largely uniform, with minimal modulation and a crisp, engineered rhythm; joins are sturdy, terminals tend to be cleanly cut, and the overall silhouette feels streamlined and slightly aerodynamic. The lowercase shows a practical, compact structure with rounded bowls and tight apertures, and numerals match the same tall, compressed stance for consistent texture in lines of text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, event promos, sports and fitness identity, packaging callouts, and wayfinding where a compact, energetic voice is useful. It can also work for subheads and labels when you want dense information in a narrow measure without losing presence.
The tone is fast, assertive, and performance-oriented—like sports branding, racing graphics, or urgent promotional headlines. Its slant and dense weight create a sense of motion and pressure, while the rounded geometry keeps it contemporary rather than aggressive.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, pairing a dynamic slant with rounded-rectangular forms for a modern, speed-inflected look. The consistent stroke weight and compact proportions suggest a focus on bold display use and brand-forward messaging.
In longer samples, the narrow set and strong blackness produce a dark, continuous typographic band, with the italic angle reinforcing momentum. The rounded corners and superellipse-like counters help keep the bold mass from feeling brittle, lending a controlled, manufactured finish.