Sans Superellipse Esgar 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pill Gothic' by Betatype, 'Catesque' by Gumpita Rahayu, 'Facto' by The Northern Block, and 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, sports, packaging, sporty, confident, modern, friendly, punchy, impact, motion, clarity, modernity, approachability, rounded, oblique, geometric, compact, soft corners.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal contrast, producing a solid, poster-ready color on the page. Curves tend toward superelliptical bowls and counters, while terminals are broadly cut and slightly angled, reinforcing the forward slant. Proportions feel fairly compact with generous stroke width, and the numerals match the letterforms with sturdy, rounded shapes and clear silhouettes.
Best suited to headlines, logos, and short display lines where its dense weight and oblique stance can create impact. It also fits energetic brand systems—especially for sports, activewear, tech, or entertainment—where a sense of motion and modern geometry is desired. For longer paragraphs, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes with ample line spacing due to its strong stroke presence.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive while staying approachable due to the rounded geometry. The forward slant adds motion and urgency, suggesting speed, action, and contemporary branding. Its weight and smooth forms give it a confident, upbeat voice rather than a delicate or formal one.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-impact italic voice built from rounded geometric forms. It prioritizes bold legibility and a sense of speed, balancing strong mass with friendly, softened corners for versatile brand expression.
Diagonal characters (like K, V, W, X, Y) read especially crisp because of the broad, angled joins and the consistent thickness. Round letters such as C, G, O, Q show controlled, boxy curvature that keeps the texture tight and uniform in headline settings.