Sans Superellipse Efbas 4 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nogal' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, app design, branding, editorial, signage, modern, friendly, airy, clean, casual, approachable modernity, gentle emphasis, text clarity, soft geometry, rounded, soft terminals, open counters, humanist, oblique stress.
A gently oblique sans with rounded, superellipse-like curves and soft, tapered terminals. Strokes stay even and calm, with open apertures and generous interior space that keep letters from clogging at text sizes. The forms lean forward consistently, and proportions feel slightly loose and contemporary, with smooth joins and minimal sharp corners. Numerals follow the same understated, rounded construction, staying legible without becoming rigid or geometric.
Well suited to interface copy, product and web typography, and branding systems that want a modern italic voice without excessive sharpness. The open counters and rounded construction also make it a good fit for short editorial passages, captions, and wayfinding where a friendly, unobtrusive slant is helpful.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, with a relaxed, conversational rhythm created by the steady slant and softened edges. It reads as clean and professional while still feeling informal enough for friendly messaging and lifestyle contexts.
Designed to provide a contemporary italic sans that stays legible and calm, using superellipse-driven curves and softened terminals to balance clarity with approachability. The consistent forward lean suggests an intent to add motion and emphasis while remaining suitable for everyday reading.
Curved characters (like C, O, S, and lowercase a/e) emphasize rounded-rectangle geometry rather than perfect circles, giving the face a distinctive, softly squared silhouette. Diagonals and peaks (A, V, W, y) avoid harsh points, which reinforces the smooth, contemporary feel.