Sans Superellipse Fidos 4 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype; 'Fact' by ParaType; 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, product packaging, app headings, sporty, dynamic, assertive, contemporary, techy, impact, speed, modernity, branding, rounded, oblique, compact joins, blunt terminals, geometric.
A heavy, forward-leaning sans with rounded-rectangle construction and smoothly curved corners throughout. Strokes stay very even, producing a solid, low-modulation texture, while counters are broadly open and simplified. Terminals are mostly blunt and slightly sheared, and many joins are tightened into compact, aerodynamic shapes that reinforce the slanted, fast rhythm. The overall silhouette reads wide and stable, with superelliptical bowls and a consistently geometric feel across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
This font is well suited to attention-heavy display work such as headlines, posters, and brand marks that need a fast, athletic impression. It also fits product packaging and UI headings where a bold, rounded geometric style can add personality while remaining clean and legible.
The typeface communicates speed and confidence, with a sporty, engineered tone that feels energetic rather than formal. Its rounded geometry softens the mass, keeping the voice friendly and modern while still projecting strength and impact.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, performance-oriented sans that feels engineered and streamlined, using rounded-rectangle forms and a consistent oblique stance to create a strong, contemporary signature in display settings.
At larger sizes the slant and rounded corners become a distinctive signature, giving headlines a streamlined, forward-moving cadence. The numerals and capitals share the same broad stance and simplified interior shapes, helping mixed alphanumeric strings look cohesive.