Sans Superellipse Elgu 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui, branding, headlines, signage, editorial, modern, efficient, clean, technical, neutral, clarity, modernity, momentum, versatility, legibility, slanted, oblique, streamlined, crisp, rational.
A slanted sans with smooth, rounded construction and gently squared curves that keep counters open and shapes compact. Strokes are even and clean, with a controlled, medium level of contrast and a consistent, engineered rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and figures. Terminals are mostly plain and cut with slight angles, reinforcing a forward motion, while bowls and arches stay taut and orderly rather than calligraphic. Numerals follow the same restrained geometry, reading clearly with stable proportions and minimal ornament.
Well suited to interface typography, dashboards, and product branding where a modern slanted sans can add momentum without becoming flashy. It can also work for short editorial passages, pull quotes, and signage, especially when a clean, contemporary voice is needed.
The overall tone is contemporary and purposeful, with a subtle sense of speed from the italic angle. It feels businesslike and pragmatic rather than expressive, balancing friendliness from the rounded forms with a precise, utilitarian finish.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern italic sans optimized for clarity and steady rhythm, using rounded, superellipse-like curves to soften the tone while keeping the forms tight and functional.
In text, the spacing and slant create a cohesive diagonal texture, and the rounded-rect geometry shows up most in letters with bowls and curves. The design stays consistent between uppercase and lowercase, avoiding decorative quirks and emphasizing clarity.