Sans Superellipse Kepo 5 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Adversary BB' by Blambot, 'Liquorstore' by Chank, 'Ultimatum MFV' by Comicraft, 'FX Neofara' by Differentialtype, 'Nulato' by Stefan Stoychev, and 'Hyperspace Race' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, headlines, posters, apparel, packaging, sporty, dynamic, industrial, futuristic, assertive, high impact, space saving, speed cue, modern utility, brand voice, compact, rounded, squared, slanted, blocky.
A compact, forward-slanted sans with heavy, uniform strokes and rounded-rectangle construction. Curves resolve into softened corners rather than true circles, giving counters and bowls a squarish, superelliptical feel. Letterforms are tightly proportioned with short extenders and a tall lowercase presence, creating a dense texture in text. Terminals are mostly blunt and clipped, with occasional angled cuts that reinforce the directional, engineered rhythm. Numerals follow the same blocky, rounded geometry for a consistent, high-impact set.
Best suited for display roles where impact and motion are desired: sports identities, team wordmarks, event posters, product packaging, and apparel graphics. It also works well for short UI labels, badges, and promotional lines where a compact footprint and strong presence are helpful.
The overall tone is fast, modern, and purpose-built, evoking speed, machinery, and competitive energy. Its compressed stance and aggressive slant read as confident and energetic, with a slightly retro-tech flavor reminiscent of racing and athletic graphics.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, speed-driven voice in a space-saving width, using rounded-square geometry to feel both technical and approachable. The consistent stroke weight and clipped details aim for strong silhouettes and quick recognition in branding and headline contexts.
In the sample text, the heavy strokes and tight spacing produce strong emphasis but can make long passages feel dense. The softened corners and squarish counters help keep shapes distinguishable at display sizes, while the consistent stroke weight maintains a clean, solid silhouette.