Sans Superellipse Esgem 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Epoca Pro' by Hoftype; 'Bitner', 'NuOrder', and 'Syke' by The Northern Block; and 'Kongress' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, dynamic, modern, confident, friendly, impact, motion, modernize, approachability, clarity, slanted, geometric, rounded, compact, high impact.
A slanted sans with a sturdy, geometric skeleton and generously rounded corners, giving many curves a softly squared “superellipse” feel. Strokes are even and heavy with minimal modulation, producing a solid, poster-like color. Counters are fairly open for the weight, terminals are clean and mostly blunt, and curves transition smoothly into straight segments. The overall rhythm is tight and forward-leaning, with compact proportions and clear, simplified letterforms that keep the set cohesive across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, campaign graphics, sports or automotive themes, and bold branding moments where the slant can add motion. It can also work for packaging and social graphics, though the dense weight is more effective at medium-to-large sizes than in long, small-text passages.
The pronounced slant and dense weight create a sense of speed and momentum, reading as energetic and performance-oriented. Rounded geometry tempers the aggression with a friendly, contemporary tone, making it feel modern and approachable rather than severe.
Likely intended as a contemporary, energetic display sans that combines forward motion with softened geometric rounding. The design prioritizes visual punch and a cohesive, modern silhouette over delicate detail, aiming for quick recognition and strong presence in branding and promotional contexts.
Uppercase forms read especially stable and sign-like, while lowercase maintains strong differentiation (notably in a, e, g, and y) without adding ornament. Numerals match the same rounded-rect geometry, staying clear and substantial at display sizes.