Sans Superellipse Esbim 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Eurostile Next' and 'Eurostile Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'Itoya' by The Northern Block, and 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, tech ui, sporty, technical, modern, dynamic, confident, impact, speed, modernity, systematic, rounded, squared, oblique, geometric, compact.
A heavy, oblique sans with a geometric build that mixes straight strokes with rounded-rectangle curves. Counters and bowls tend toward squarish superellipse forms, giving letters like O, Q, C, and G a tight, engineered feel rather than a purely circular one. Terminals are clean and mostly blunt, with consistent stroke thickness and minimal modulation. The overall rhythm is compact and forward-leaning, with wide apertures kept in check by the squared curvature and sturdy verticals.
Best suited for attention-driven settings such as headlines, posters, and branding where a compact, high-impact texture is desirable. The forward slant and squared-round forms also fit sports, automotive, and tech-facing graphics, and can work well for short UI labels or interface accents when a strong, energetic voice is needed.
The combination of a pronounced slant, strong weight, and rounded-square geometry reads as energetic and performance-oriented. It feels contemporary and slightly industrial, projecting speed, efficiency, and assertiveness without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, performance-led italic voice with a distinctive superellipse skeleton. It prioritizes a consistent, engineered geometry and punchy presence for display-oriented typography while maintaining clear, straightforward sans construction.
Numerals and caps share the same rounded-rectangle DNA, producing a cohesive, system-like set. The slant is prominent enough to signal motion, while the generous stroke weight keeps the texture dense and impactful in blocks of text.