Sans Superellipse Etban 6 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block, and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, sportswear, packaging, sporty, confident, energetic, modern, direct, impact, motion, approachability, modernity, clarity, oblique, rounded, compact, high-impact, clean.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded-rectangle construction and smooth, low-contrast strokes. Curves read as superelliptical rather than purely circular, giving bowls and counters a softened, engineered feel. Terminals are clean and mostly square-cut, and the overall geometry is compact with sturdy joins and a consistent forward slant. Lowercase forms appear large relative to capitals, with tight apertures and simplified shapes that hold up well at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a bold, kinetic voice is needed. It can work well for sports and performance-related identities, packaging callouts, and short UI labels where immediate emphasis matters more than extended reading comfort.
The font conveys speed and decisiveness, with a forward-leaning stance and dense, muscular letterforms. Its rounded geometry keeps the tone friendly rather than aggressive, while the overall weight and slope signal motion and performance-oriented energy.
Likely designed to combine a modern, engineered roundness with a dynamic oblique stance, delivering high impact without sharp or brittle details. The consistent superelliptical curves suggest an intention to feel contemporary and approachable while remaining assertive in display settings.
The numerals and capitals share the same compact, rounded-rect logic, producing a cohesive, logo-like rhythm. The oblique angle is substantial enough to be a defining feature, and the heavy weight creates strong texture that benefits from generous spacing or larger sizes.