Sans Superellipse Etkum 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cream Opera' by Factory738, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Informational Gothic JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Aago' by Positype, 'Beachwood' by Swell Type, and 'Buyan' by Yu Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, app ui, sporty, dynamic, confident, modern, punchy, create motion, maximize impact, save space, modernize tone, condensed, slanted, rounded, soft corners, compact.
A condensed, forward-slanted sans with heavy, even strokes and rounded-rectangle curves throughout. Forms lean toward superelliptical geometry: counters are compact and softly squared, terminals are clean and blunt, and joins stay smooth without sharp contrast. The overall rhythm is tight and efficient, with narrow apertures and sturdy verticals that keep shapes stable even at an angle. Numerals and capitals read as solid blocks with streamlined curves, reinforcing a compact, high-impact texture.
Best suited to short-form display work where impact and pace matter—headlines, posters, sports and fitness branding, product packaging, and bold UI moments such as navigation labels or call-to-action text. The condensed width helps fit more characters into tight spaces while keeping a strong, graphic presence.
The tone is energetic and performance-oriented, with a fast, assertive slant and a sturdy, no-nonsense weight. Its rounded corners temper the aggression, giving it a contemporary, engineered feel that suggests motion, speed, and confidence.
Designed to deliver a fast, modern voice: condensed proportions for efficiency, a consistent forward slant for motion, and rounded-rectangle construction for a contemporary, engineered softness. The goal appears to be high-impact readability with a sleek, athletic flavor.
Round letters like C/G/O/Q show a squarish roundness rather than circular bowls, and the lowercase maintains a utilitarian, compact build with simple, uncluttered endings. The slant is consistent across cases and figures, creating a cohesive, racing-stripe cadence in text.