Sans Superellipse Belih 4 is a very light, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Itaca' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, posters, branding, packaging, headlines, airy, modernist, elegant, understated, refinement, modern branding, soft geometry, lightweight display, editorial voice, monoline, rounded, soft corners, tall proportions, open apertures.
A very slender, right-leaning sans with a monoline feel and softly rounded corners throughout. The letterforms are tall and compact, with smooth, superellipse-like curves in bowls and counters and gently eased terminals rather than hard cuts. Capitals stay simple and geometric, while lowercase forms keep open apertures and minimal joins, producing a clean, continuous rhythm. Numerals match the same narrow, streamlined construction, reading as refined and consistent alongside the text glyphs.
Best suited to display and short-to-medium text where its delicate strokes can remain crisp—magazine headlines, pull quotes, brand wordmarks, packaging, and refined poster typography. It can also work for UI accents or navigation labels when used at larger sizes with careful contrast and spacing.
The overall tone is light, calm, and contemporary—more fashion/editorial than utilitarian. Its soft geometry and quiet slant add sophistication without calling attention to decorative details, making it feel polished and design-forward.
This design appears intended to deliver a sleek, contemporary italic voice with soft geometric construction—combining a clean sans structure with rounded superellipse curves for a modern, premium feel.
The slanted construction and tight fit create a forward-moving texture that looks best when given generous size or spacing. Rounded shaping in curves (notably in bowls and the S-like forms) keeps the palette friendly despite the very thin strokes.