Sans Superellipse Etgis 15 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Anisha' by 38-lineart, 'Cairoli Classic' and 'Cairoli Now' by Italiantype, and 'Hype vol 2' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, apparel, packaging, athletic, urgent, industrial, headline, action, space saving, high impact, speed cue, modern utility, condensed, slanted, oblique, compact, blocky.
This typeface is a compact, slanted sans with tightly fit proportions and heavy, uniform strokes. Letterforms are built from rounded-rectangle geometry: bowls and counters read as softened superellipses, while terminals are mostly blunt and squared off rather than tapered. Curves are controlled and mechanical, producing crisp inner corners and enclosed spaces that stay relatively open for the width. The rhythm is dense and vertical, with straight-sided stems, narrow apertures, and a consistent forward lean across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
It works best in large-scale settings where punch and speed matter: sports and fitness identities, event posters, impactful headlines, apparel graphics, and bold packaging. The condensed footprint also suits tight horizontal spaces such as labels, badges, and promotional lockups where strong silhouettes need to hold together.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and functional, with a sporty, action-oriented attitude. Its condensed, slanted build suggests motion and urgency, while the rounded-rect forms keep the voice modern and industrial rather than delicate or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited width while maintaining a clean, contemporary sans structure. Its superelliptical rounding and blunt terminals aim for a durable, engineered look that reads quickly and feels energetic in display use.
Numerals and uppercase forms are particularly compact and uniform, making the set feel cohesive in sequences. The lowercase includes single-storey shapes and simplified construction that favor impact over texture, keeping spacing and silhouettes strong in short bursts of text.