Sans Superellipse Esgun 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Foda Sans' by Fo Da, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, and 'Helia Core' by Nootype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, sportswear, packaging, sporty, dynamic, confident, modern, technical, impact, motion, clarity, modernity, slanted, rounded, squared curves, compact, energetic.
A slanted, heavy sans with rounded-rectangular construction that gives bowls and counters a superelliptical feel. Strokes are sturdy and mostly monoline, with smooth curve-to-stem joins and softly chamfered terminals that keep forms compact and clean. The lowercase is sturdy and slightly condensed in feel, with open apertures and pronounced diagonals; the numerals and capitals follow the same rounded-square geometry for a consistent rhythm across lines.
Best suited to display settings where impact and motion matter—headlines, posters, brand marks, and packaging. The strong, compact shapes and consistent slant also make it a good fit for sports and tech-forward visual systems, short UI labels, and promotional copy where bold clarity is prioritized over delicate detail.
The overall tone is energetic and forward-leaning, combining a sporty urgency with a clean, contemporary finish. Its rounded-square shapes keep it friendly and approachable while the heavy stance reads assertive and performance-oriented.
The design appears aimed at delivering a modern, high-impact italic sans that feels streamlined and energetic. By building letters from rounded-rectangular curves and keeping stroke behavior uniform, it prioritizes strong silhouettes, fast visual recognition, and a cohesive, contemporary voice.
Curves tend to resolve into subtly flattened arcs rather than perfect circles, which reinforces a technical, engineered character. The italic angle is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, helping long text maintain a cohesive directional flow.