Sans Superellipse Etkab 1 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Daimon' and 'Motte' by TypeClassHeroes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, event graphics, dynamic, sporty, assertive, retro, urgent, space saving, high impact, speed emphasis, display focus, condensed, oblique, tall, rounded, compressed.
A tightly condensed oblique sans with tall proportions and compact counters. Strokes are heavy with subtly tapered joins, and many terminals are cut on sharp angles, creating a fast, forward-leaning rhythm. Rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) curves show up in bowls and counters, while straight verticals stay rigid and uniform, producing a crisp, engineered silhouette. The lowercase keeps a straightforward, utilitarian build with single-storey forms and minimal detailing; numerals follow the same narrow, high-contrast-in-silhouette stance for consistent texture in strings of digits.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings where density and speed are assets—sports identities, promotional posters, event graphics, packaging callouts, and attention-grabbing headlines. It can also work for subheads and numeric-heavy elements (scores, prices, specs) when set with generous tracking or ample line spacing to avoid crowding in longer passages.
The overall tone is energetic and aggressive, with a strong sense of motion driven by the steep slant and compressed width. It feels performance-oriented and punchy, with a slightly retro, poster-like intensity that reads as bold and commanding rather than subtle.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, combining a racing-inspired slant with sturdy, rounded-rectangle forms for a modernized, industrial feel. Its consistent, compressed rhythm suggests a focus on branding and display use where motion and urgency are core to the message.
Spacing appears intentionally tight to maintain a dense, banner-ready color, and the angled terminals help preserve differentiation between similarly shaped letters in such a narrow build. The design emphasizes vertical momentum and impact over softness, despite the rounded internal geometry.