Sans Superellipse Esbih 4 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Futo Sans' by HB Font; 'Olney' by Philatype; 'Sans Beam' by Stawix; and 'Gunar', 'Metral', and 'Nauman Neue' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, logos, posters, packaging, sporty, dynamic, modern, technical, confident, impact, speed, modernity, approachability, brand focus, rounded, oblique, squared curves, soft corners, sturdy.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and rounded-rectangle construction in its curves. Strokes are thick and largely monolinear, with softly blunted terminals and gentle corner rounding that keeps the forms compact and sturdy. Counters are fairly open for the weight, and the overall rhythm is stable and even, with a noticeable rightward slant that adds forward motion. Figures and uppercase share the same robust, slightly squared rounding, giving the set a cohesive, engineered feel.
This style performs best in attention-setting roles such as headlines, brand marks, and short promotional copy where its weight and slant can carry emphasis. It also suits packaging and product graphics that benefit from a modern, athletic tone and rounded technical forms. For longer text, it will work more selectively—particularly at larger sizes where spacing and counters have room to breathe.
The tone is energetic and assertive, with a sporty, performance-oriented voice. Its rounded squareness reads modern and approachable rather than sharp or severe, while the slant adds speed and emphasis. Overall it feels confident and contemporary, suited to contexts where clarity and impact need to coexist.
The design appears intended to blend bold presence with friendly, rounded geometry, creating a modern sans that feels fast and purposeful without becoming aggressive. The consistent, squared-off curves suggest a deliberate, systemized construction aimed at strong display performance and brand-forward messaging.
Round characters like O/C/G and the numerals lean toward superelliptical geometry, producing a distinctive ‘soft-tech’ silhouette. The italic is built into the design rather than applied as a simple slant, maintaining consistent weight and curvature across letters and numbers.