Sans Superellipse Esbay 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bronkoh' by Brink, 'FF Scuba' and 'FF Zwo' by FontFont, 'Leitura Two Sans' by Monotype, and 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, sports, packaging, modern, punchy, confident, friendly, sporty, impact, modernization, approachability, energy, clarity, oblique, rounded, geometric, compact, clean.
A compact, oblique sans with heavy, even strokes and soft, superellipse-like rounding in bowls and terminals. Curves are broad and controlled, while straighter letters keep crisp edges and a consistent, engineered rhythm. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, giving the alphabet a dense, impactful texture, and the figures share the same rounded, sturdy construction for a cohesive set.
Best suited to display applications where a strong, modern voice is needed—headlines, brand marks, packaging callouts, and promotional graphics. Its dense color and oblique stance also work well for energetic editorial spreads or sports and tech-themed communication, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone feels contemporary and energetic, combining friendliness from the rounded shapes with assertiveness from the dense weight and forward slant. It reads as sporty and pragmatic rather than delicate, with a direct, no-nonsense presence that still stays approachable.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, contemporary italic voice that remains clean and highly legible, using rounded geometry to keep the heavy forms friendly and stable. The consistent stroke weight and compact proportions suggest an emphasis on impact, efficiency, and a unified typographic texture across letters and numerals.
The slant is steady across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, and the spacing appears tuned to keep lines looking compact and driving forward. Rounded joins and softened corners help prevent the heavy weight from feeling harsh, especially in larger text settings.