Sans Superellipse Elby 3 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, branding, headlines, packaging, ui display, airy, modern, gentle, poised, refined modernity, soft friendliness, clean readability, elegant motion, monolinear, rounded, open apertures, high waistline, soft terminals.
This italic sans shows slim, monolinear strokes with softly rounded terminals and rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) curves throughout. Letters lean with a steady, even slant and maintain generous internal space, giving counters a clean, open feel. The construction favors smooth, continuous curves and simplified joins, with a consistent rhythm across uppercase and lowercase. Numerals follow the same light, rounded skeleton, reading clearly while keeping the overall delicate texture.
Best suited to display and short-to-medium text settings where a light, elegant italic can add motion without sacrificing clarity—magazine heads, brand systems, packaging, and refined web or app display typography. It can also work for pull quotes and captions when set large enough to preserve its fine strokes.
The overall tone is calm and contemporary, with an airy lightness that feels refined rather than loud. Its rounded geometry and gentle slant suggest a friendly, design-forward voice suited to tasteful, minimal presentation.
The design appears intended to combine a modern sans framework with softened, superelliptical rounds and an elegant italic stance, creating a distinctive yet restrained voice. It aims for clarity and polish while adding gentle character through rounded geometry and consistent, flowing rhythm.
Uppercase forms stay streamlined and uncluttered, while the lowercase adds personality through slightly calligraphic movement and soft, looping curves. The spacing appears comfortable in running text, producing a light gray value that benefits from ample size and breathing room.