Sans Superellipse Kima 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, signage, tech, retro-futurist, industrial, sci-fi, modular, systematic, futuristic, technical, rounded-corner, squared, monoline, geometric, compact.
A geometric sans built from rounded rectangles and superellipse-like curves, with monoline strokes and consistently softened outer corners. Counters are mostly squared-off and open, and many joins resolve into crisp angles that keep the forms mechanical despite the rounded terminals. Proportions are slightly condensed and tall, with a steady vertical rhythm; curves in O/C/G are boxy-smooth rather than circular, and diagonals in V/W/X/Y are sharp and symmetrical. Numerals echo the same rounded-rectangle construction, with the 0 as a squared oval and the 2/3/5 formed from flat segments and controlled curves.
Best suited to headlines, logos, and short blocks of text where a technical, futuristic voice is desired. It works well for product branding, packaging, wayfinding/signage, and themed interfaces or overlays where its modular geometry can read cleanly at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is sleek and engineered, mixing friendly rounded edges with a distinctly technical, UI-like geometry. It reads as retro-digital and futuristic, suggesting instrumentation, terminals, and sci‑fi labeling rather than humanist warmth.
The letterforms appear intentionally constructed from a limited toolkit of rounded-rectilinear components to produce a unified, machine-made aesthetic. The design prioritizes a consistent geometric system and a contemporary sci‑fi tone over calligraphic nuance.
The design relies on repeated modular shapes, giving the alphabet a cohesive, systemized feel. Open apertures and simplified terminals help maintain clarity, while the squared curves and tight spacing create a compact, display-leaning texture in paragraphs.