Sans Superellipse Esnut 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Benton Sans' and 'Benton Sans Std' by Font Bureau, 'FS Industrie' by Fontsmith, 'Molde' by Letritas, 'Ordina' by Schriftlabor, and 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, urgent, confident, modern, industrial, emphasis, momentum, modernity, impact, oblique, compact, rounded, sturdy, geometric.
A heavy, oblique sans with a compact footprint and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction in its bowls and counters. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with cleanly cut terminals and minimal modulation, giving the letterforms a solid, blocky silhouette. Curves stay tight and controlled, while joins and apertures remain open enough for clarity at display sizes. The numerals match the same robust, slightly condensed rhythm, with smooth, squared-round forms and consistent weight across the set.
Well suited to headlines, posters, and brand marks that need a punchy, high-impact voice. It also fits sports and automotive-style graphics, packaging, and promotional layouts where a forward, kinetic feel is desirable.
The overall tone feels energetic and forward-leaning, with a purposeful, assertive presence. Its strong weight and oblique stance suggest speed and momentum, while the rounded geometry softens the impact just enough to feel contemporary rather than harsh.
Likely designed as a bold, modern oblique display sans that prioritizes impact and motion, using superelliptical rounding to maintain a controlled, contemporary geometry while staying highly legible at larger sizes.
The design reads best when it can use its mass and slant to create emphasis; in longer lines it produces a dense, high-ink texture. The superelliptical round forms lend a cohesive, engineered feel across both uppercase and lowercase.