Sans Superellipse Emkij 13 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gltp Starion' and 'Gltp Starion Variable' by Glowtype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, editorial, packaging, signage, modern, clean, sporty, efficient, friendly, contemporary utility, sense of speed, geometric clarity, friendly modernism, oblique, rounded corners, soft terminals, monoline, geometric.
A slanted sans with monoline strokes and rounded, superellipse-like curves that give counters a soft rectangular feel. Terminals are clean and slightly softened rather than sharply cut, and the overall construction stays simple and geometric. Proportions are steady with a moderate x-height and open apertures, while bowls and rounds (such as in C, G, O, and e) keep an even, controlled rhythm. Figures are straightforward and utilitarian, matching the letterforms’ smooth, contemporary contouring.
Well-suited for interface typography, product branding, and short editorial settings where a clean italic voice is needed. The forward-leaning stance works nicely for sports, technology, and transportation-themed design, and it can also serve as a contemporary accent style for packaging and signage.
The tone is contemporary and streamlined, with a subtle friendliness coming from the rounded geometry. Its italic slant adds motion and urgency, suggesting speed and efficiency without feeling aggressive. Overall it reads as practical, modern, and mildly sporty.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern italic sans that balances geometric discipline with softened superellipse curves. It prioritizes a smooth, efficient reading rhythm and a sense of motion, functioning as a versatile contemporary workhorse for on-screen and display use.
The slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, helping text maintain a continuous forward flow. Rounded joins and softened corners keep the texture from appearing brittle at larger sizes, while the simplified shapes preserve clarity in running text.