Sans Superellipse Etkih 4 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'Rolf' by MysticalType, 'Gazzetta' by TipoType, 'TS Plakette' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Ggx89' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, urgent, sporty, industrial, poster-ready, punchy, space saving, high impact, speed, modern utility, headline focus, condensed, slanted, compact, blocky.
A condensed, heavy sans with a strong rightward slant and compact proportions. Strokes are largely monolinear and terminate in squared-off ends, while curved forms read as rounded-rectangle/superellipse shapes that stay tight and controlled. Counters are relatively small for the weight, giving letters a dense, dark color and a steady vertical rhythm. The overall geometry feels engineered: tall capitals, firm shoulders, and rounded corners that soften the mass without introducing decorative detail.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, sports or event branding, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for wayfinding or signage where a compact width helps fit text into narrow spaces, provided sizes are large enough to keep counters open.
The font projects speed and pressure—like headlines meant to move quickly and land hard. Its condensed, forward-leaning stance gives it an athletic, no-nonsense tone, while the rounded-rectangle curves keep it modern rather than aggressive or sharp.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, combining a forward-leaning stance with rounded-rectangle construction for a contemporary, energetic voice. The emphasis is on strong silhouette, tight rhythm, and fast visual read at display scale.
Uppercase shapes are especially uniform and towering, producing a consistent, billboard-like texture. Numerals match the same compact, upright-to-slanted structure, maintaining the tight fit and heavy presence. In longer lines, the dense texture can feel intense, favoring display sizes over extended reading.