Sans Superellipse Esbim 4 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clio' and 'Clio XS' by LeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, modern, assertive, dynamic, technical, impact, speed, modernization, brand presence, signage, oblique, geometric, rounded, squarish curves, tight apertures.
A heavy, oblique sans with compact, squared-round construction and softly superelliptical curves. Strokes stay largely uniform, with blunt terminals and rounded corners that keep the texture dense and continuous. Counters are moderately closed and apertures tend to be tight, producing solid silhouettes in letters like C, S, and e. The uppercase reads sturdy and block-like, while the lowercase keeps simple, single-storey forms with a restrained, utilitarian rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and logo-style wordmarks where its dense weight and oblique stance can signal momentum and impact. It fits well in sports, tech, automotive, and product packaging contexts, and performs strongly for numerals in scores, labels, and promotional callouts. For longer text, it works most effectively in larger sizes where the tight apertures remain clear.
The overall tone is energetic and forward-leaning, with a confident, slightly aggressive presence suited to fast-paced messaging. The rounded-rectangle geometry gives it a contemporary, engineered feel rather than a humanist or casual one. It communicates strength and motion without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-impact sans built from rounded-rectilinear forms, pairing strong mass with a streamlined, forward-leaning posture. Its emphasis is on clarity at display sizes and a cohesive geometric system across letters and figures.
The slant is consistent across the set and contributes to a strong directional flow in text. Numerals are robust and clearly drawn, matching the squarish-round logic of the letters for a cohesive look in headings and callouts. Spacing and shapes create a dark, compact color that favors emphasis over delicacy.