Sans Superellipse Esgeb 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Compasse' by Dharma Type, 'Linotype Gothic' by Linotype, 'PF Das Grotesk Pro' by Parachute, and 'Palo' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, friendly, punchy, modern, energetic, impact, approachability, motion, display, rounded, oblique, soft-cornered, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with a consistent oblique slant and softly squared curves that feel superelliptical rather than purely circular. Strokes are sturdy and even, with smooth joins and blunt terminals that keep the silhouette clean and graphic. Counters are fairly tight in letters like B, P, R, and e, while rounded forms (O, C, G, Q) read as cushioned rectangles, giving the face a compact, muscular texture. The lowercase shows single-storey a and g, a broad, open e, and an assertive, slightly irregular w; figures are similarly rounded and weighty, built for strong presence.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and logo-style wordmarks where its heavy, rounded forms can deliver instant visibility. It also fits sports and lifestyle branding, packaging, and promotional graphics, and can work for punchy UI labels when set at larger sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and athletic, with a friendly softness from the rounded geometry and a forward-leaning, energetic posture. It feels contemporary and promotional, aiming for immediacy and impact rather than quiet neutrality.
The font appears designed to combine the authority of a heavy sans with a softer, more approachable geometry, using rounded-rectangle forms and an oblique stance to signal motion and confidence. The goal seems to be a contemporary display voice that remains friendly while staying bold and highly legible at a glance.
The slant is uniform across caps, lowercase, and numerals, producing a steady forward rhythm in text. The design emphasizes simple, bold silhouettes and strong word shapes, with minimal detailing and a deliberate preference for rounded-rectangle construction in bowls and counters.