Sans Superellipse Esrip 4 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Binaria', 'Citadina', and 'Estricta' by Graviton; 'Navine' by OneSevenPointFive; 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix; and 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, posters, packaging, ui labels, sporty, tech, dynamic, confident, condensed, impact, space saving, speed, modernity, branding, oblique, rounded, square-shouldered, compact, sturdy.
This typeface is a heavy, right-leaning sans with compact proportions and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction. Strokes are largely monolinear with gently softened corners, producing squarish counters in letters like O and D while keeping terminals clean and uncluttered. The uppercase is tall and narrow with a streamlined rhythm, and the lowercase follows with similarly compact bowls and tight apertures, creating a dense, efficient texture in text. Numerals are similarly condensed and sturdy, with clear, simplified forms and consistent stroke behavior across the set.
It performs best in attention-grabbing applications such as headlines, posters, and branding where a condensed, energetic sans can carry a lot of impact in limited space. It can also work for short UI labels, dashboards, or product/packaging callouts where a strong, technical voice is desired and line lengths are kept brief.
The overall tone is fast and purposeful, combining a technical, engineered feel with a sporty, forward-leaning energy. Its squared curves read modern and utilitarian rather than friendly, projecting confidence and momentum in headlines and short bursts of copy.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, space-efficient italic sans with a strong display presence, using superellipse forms to balance mechanical precision with smoothness. The consistent heavy strokes and condensed rhythm suggest it was drawn to stay bold and legible at larger sizes while maintaining a sleek, performance-oriented character.
The oblique slant and compact widths create strong directional emphasis, while the rounded-corner geometry helps avoid harshness despite the heavy weight. In paragraph settings the tight internal spaces and narrow forms yield a dark, high-impact color that favors display use over long-form reading.