Sans Superellipse Etmus 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cadmium' by AVP, 'Nestor' by Fincker Font Cuisine, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Robusta' by Tilde, and 'Itaca' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, dynamic, contemporary, confident, energetic, convey speed, save space, modernize, add punch, stay friendly, oblique, condensed, rounded, compact, geometric.
A compact oblique sans with rounded, superellipse-like curves and a tall, tightly set silhouette. Strokes stay largely uniform, with softened joins and terminals that keep the shapes smooth rather than sharp. Counters are relatively small and enclosed, and curves tend to resolve into rounded-rectangle geometry, giving letters a slightly squared-off roundness. The overall rhythm is dense and forward-leaning, with sturdy capitals and clean, simplified lowercase forms.
It works best where an energetic, space-efficient voice is needed—headlines, posters, sports and fitness branding, packaging callouts, and short-form signage. The compact shapes and consistent stroke weight help it hold up in punchy display sizes and bold typographic statements.
The font projects motion and drive through its slant and condensed proportions, reading as modern and performance-oriented. Its rounded geometry keeps the tone friendly and approachable, while the heavy presence maintains a confident, assertive voice.
The design appears intended to merge geometric smoothness with a forward-leaning, condensed stance, creating a modern display sans that feels fast and sturdy. Its rounded-rectangle construction suggests an aim for contemporary clarity with a friendly edge rather than a sharp industrial feel.
Uppercase forms feel upright and solid while still leaning forward, and the numerals match the same compact, rounded construction for consistent texture in headlines and UI-style labeling. The sample text shows a cohesive, dark typographic color with strong word-shape continuity, suited to emphatic settings.