Sans Superellipse Egku 12 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, posters, branding, packaging, airy, fashion, modern, elegant, space saving, modern elegance, headline impact, refined tone, condensed, slanted, monoline, minimal, crisp.
A streamlined, condensed italic with monoline strokes and a consistent rightward slant. Forms are built from tall, narrow proportions and rounded-rectangle curves, giving bowls and counters a smooth, superelliptical feel. Terminals are clean and mostly straight-cut, with occasional gentle hooks in lowercase (notably in f, j, y). Spacing is tight and vertical rhythm is strong, with compact apertures and restrained curves that keep the texture even in long lines.
Best suited to display typography where a refined, contemporary voice is needed—magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, and high-end packaging. It also works well for short subheads, pull quotes, and titling where a narrow footprint and elegant slant help fit more text into limited space without becoming heavy.
The overall tone is sleek and refined, projecting a contemporary, fashion-forward elegance. Its narrow, slanted silhouette feels swift and purposeful, with a cool minimalism that reads as upscale and modern rather than playful or rustic.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, space-efficient italic with a polished, minimal surface—balancing geometric smoothness with just enough cursive motion to feel lively in text. Its consistent stroke weight and condensed build suggest an emphasis on clarity and stylish economy over warmth or exuberant personality.
Uppercase characters are particularly tall and linear, while the lowercase introduces a slightly more calligraphic cadence through subtle entry/exit strokes. Numerals match the condensed, high-rise geometry and maintain a similarly clean, understated presence in text.