Sans Superellipse Etnef 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Pill Gothic' by Betatype, 'FF Good' by FontFont, 'FS Industrie' by Fontsmith, 'Morandi' by Monotype, and 'Centima' by TipografiaRamis (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, posters, packaging, signage, sporty, dynamic, assertive, modern, energetic, impact, speed, modernization, compactness, brand voice, rounded, condensed, slanted, compact, geometric.
A compact, heavy-leaning sans with a pronounced forward slant and tightly drawn proportions. Letterforms are built from rounded-rectangle geometry: bowls and counters read as soft superellipses, corners are consistently radiused, and terminals are clean and largely unmodulated. The overall rhythm is dense and efficient, with short extenders and a strong, uniform stroke presence that keeps shapes crisp at a glance. Numerals match the sturdy, compact construction, with simplified curves and steady spacing that favor impact over delicacy.
Best suited to headlines, bold callouts, and branded statements where compact width and motion are advantageous. It works well for sports and performance themes, event posters, packaging fronts, and attention-grabbing signage, and can also serve for short bursts of UI or display text when a dynamic, contemporary voice is desired.
The font projects speed and decisiveness, with an athletic, forward-driving tone. Its rounded geometry keeps it friendly and contemporary while the compressed stance and slant add urgency and momentum, making it feel promotional and action-oriented rather than neutral.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that combines geometric softness with forward motion. By pairing rounded-rectangle forms with a strong slant and compact widths, it aims to deliver fast, modern emphasis while staying clean and highly legible at larger sizes.
Across uppercase and lowercase, the design keeps a consistent rounded-rectangular logic in curves and counters, producing a cohesive texture in blocks of text. The slant is substantial enough to create motion without turning into a script-like feel, and the compact widths help maintain strong word shapes in headlines and short lines.