Sans Superellipse Meri 4 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Carbon' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, app headers, sporty, retro, punchy, friendly, confident, high impact, speed cue, friendly modernity, brand presence, rounded, soft corners, oblique, compact, sturdy.
A very heavy, oblique sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are broadly consistent with gently modulated curves, and terminals tend to be blunted or smoothly sheared rather than sharply cut. Counters are relatively small for the weight, giving letters a compact, dense texture, while the slant and open apertures keep word shapes moving forward. The overall rhythm is tight and energetic, with sturdy verticals and rounded joins that emphasize a superelliptical geometry.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and identity work where an energetic, high-impact voice is needed—sports branding, posters, event graphics, packaging, and attention-grabbing UI headings. It can work for brief introductory text, but the heavy weight and tight counters favor larger sizes and generous line spacing.
The tone feels athletic and upbeat, with a retro, display-forward confidence. Its rounded forms and heavy mass read as friendly rather than aggressive, while the italic slant adds speed and momentum suited to dynamic branding.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a fast, modern-leaning italic stance, while keeping forms approachable through rounded-rectangle geometry. It prioritizes bold presence and consistent, smooth shapes for contemporary display typography.
Capitals and figures share a consistent, rounded-box silhouette that keeps a cohesive, industrial-clean look at larger sizes. In longer lines, the bold density produces strong color and high presence, making spacing and line length more critical than with lighter text faces.