Sans Superellipse Esbur 4 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, sportswear, posters, signage, sporty, modern, dynamic, technical, clean, contemporary tone, convey motion, high clarity, soften geometry, oblique, monoline, rounded, compact, angular.
A slanted, monoline sans with compact proportions and softly rounded corners that give many strokes a superelliptical, rounded-rectangle feel. Curves are smooth and controlled, while terminals are mostly clean and blunt, keeping the silhouettes crisp despite the italic angle. Uppercase forms are sturdy and slightly condensed in rhythm, and the lowercase shows a pragmatic, contemporary construction with single-storey shapes where expected and open apertures for clarity. Numerals follow the same streamlined geometry, with consistent stroke weight and tidy joins that read well at display sizes.
Well-suited to headlines, branding, and promotional graphics where a sense of motion is helpful. The clean, rounded construction also fits signage, product labels, and interface-style callouts that need a contemporary, high-clarity italic voice.
The overall tone is energetic and purposeful, leaning toward sporty and contemporary rather than formal or literary. The italic slant adds motion, and the rounded geometry softens the technical edge, producing a friendly but efficient voice.
The font appears intended to deliver a modern italic sans that feels quick and aerodynamic without becoming sharp or aggressive. Its rounded-rectilinear geometry suggests a focus on contemporary systems—branding, sports, and technology—where consistent rhythm and clean silhouettes matter.
The design emphasizes even color and consistent curvature across rounds and diagonals, creating a cohesive, engineered texture in words. Letterforms maintain a controlled, slightly forward-leaning stance, which supports fast, attention-grabbing headlines and UI-style labeling.