Sans Superellipse Esbab 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Katerina' by NicolassFonts and 'DIN 2014' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, sportswear, packaging, sporty, energetic, modern, confident, friendly, create motion, maximize impact, modernize tone, improve clarity, rounded, oblique, geometric, compact, soft corners.
This typeface is a slanted sans with heavy, even strokes and rounded-rectangle curves that give counters and bowls a soft, superelliptical feel. The drawing favors sturdy, compact shapes: uppercase forms are wide and stable, while round letters like C, O, and G show controlled squareness at the curves rather than pure circles. Terminals are clean and mostly straight-cut, with minimal modulation, producing a crisp, contemporary rhythm. Figures are simple and robust, with the 1 featuring a strong angled top and the 0 reading as a rounded rectangle that matches the overall geometry.
It performs best in display contexts where impact and speed are desirable—headlines, brand marks, campaign graphics, and packaging. The sturdy construction and rounded geometry also suit sports and lifestyle applications, wayfinding-style callouts, and short UI labels where a bold, friendly emphasis is needed.
The overall tone is punchy and athletic, pairing a forward-leaning posture with friendly rounded forms. It reads as contemporary and assertive without feeling sharp or technical, making it well-suited to messaging that wants momentum and approachability at the same time.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-energy italic voice built from rounded, geometric shapes. It prioritizes strong silhouettes, clean terminals, and consistent curvature to stay legible at a glance while projecting motion and confidence.
The italic angle is consistent across both cases, and spacing appears designed to keep words compact and cohesive in setting. The lowercase includes a single-storey a and g, reinforcing the streamlined, modern character, while the uppercase maintains a simple, high-impact silhouette.