Sans Superellipse Esriv 4 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Ciutadella' and 'Isotonic' by Emtype Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, sports, technology, signage, sporty, techy, streamlined, dynamic, modern, speed cue, modernization, system coherence, display clarity, brand impact, oblique, rounded corners, squared curves, compact curves, industrial.
A slanted sans with a clean, low-contrast stroke and a distinctly squared-round construction: curves resolve into rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) bowls and counters. Terminals are mostly blunt or softly rounded, giving a crisp yet smooth finish. Capitals are wide and stable with simplified geometry, while lowercase forms keep an open, upright structure despite the oblique angle; the single-story a and g reinforce a contemporary, utilitarian feel. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect rhythm, with sturdy verticals and softly squared curves that stay legible at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, brand marks, product names, and short emphatic text where a streamlined, performance-oriented voice is desired. It also works well in tech and automotive-style communication, UI callouts, and signage where a modern oblique sans can add momentum without sacrificing clarity.
The overall tone is fast, engineered, and contemporary—suggesting speed, performance, and efficiency rather than warmth or nostalgia. Its slant and compact, squared curves create a sense of forward motion that reads as sporty and tech-adjacent.
The design appears intended to merge a clean sans foundation with a superelliptical, rounded-rectangle geometry and an oblique stance, producing a modern face that signals speed and precision. It prioritizes consistent shape language across letters and figures to keep a unified, system-like look.
Round letters like O/Q/C lean toward squarish ovals with generous corner radii, creating a consistent ‘soft box’ motif across the set. The oblique angle is assertive but controlled, and spacing appears even, supporting dense lines of copy in short bursts such as headlines or UI labels.