Sans Superellipse Emgeb 12 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Franklin' by ITC and 'PG Gothique' and 'PG Grotesque' by Paulo Goode (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports design, ui labels, energetic, sporty, contemporary, forward-leaning, technical, space saving, convey motion, modernize tone, increase impact, condensed, oblique, monoline, tight spacing, compact.
A compact, right-leaning sans with monoline strokes and tightly controlled proportions. Forms are built from rounded-rectangle geometry: counters tend toward squarish superellipses, curves are smooth and even, and terminals are clean and minimally finished. Uppercase letters are tall and streamlined, with a narrow footprint and crisp joins; lowercase follows the same construction with compact bowls and a straightforward, utilitarian rhythm. Numerals are similarly condensed and upright in structure while retaining the overall slant, producing a consistent, fast-moving texture in lines of text.
Well suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and branding where a condensed, kinetic sans can add urgency and emphasis. It can also work for UI labels, dashboards, and wayfinding-style callouts when space is limited and a streamlined, modern tone is desired.
The overall tone is brisk and modern, with a sense of motion created by the pronounced slant and condensed stance. Its rounded-rectangular curves read as engineered and contemporary rather than calligraphic, giving it a sporty, efficient voice that feels suited to dynamic communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving, motion-forward sans voice with a contemporary, engineered character. By pairing condensed proportions with rounded-rectangle construction, it aims for clarity and impact while maintaining a distinctive, modern texture in both display lines and short text settings.
Across the set, the consistent slant and even stroke weight keep word shapes cohesive, while the squarish counters and compact spacing create a dense, high-impact typographic color. The italic construction feels purpose-built rather than a simple mechanical slant, maintaining clear interior shapes in bowls and apertures.