Sans Superellipse Kehu 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Akzidenz-Grotesk' and 'Akzidenz-Grotesk W1G' by Berthold, 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'Helvetica' by Linotype, and 'Corpus Gothic' by T-26 (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, compact, punchy, industrial, maximum impact, space saving, speed cue, modern utility, condensed, oblique, blocky, rounded, high-impact.
A heavy, condensed oblique sans with compact proportions and rounded-rectangle construction in the curves. Strokes stay broadly even, with thick joins and terminals that read as softly squared rather than sharp. Counters are tight and apertures are relatively closed, creating a dense texture, while the slant and short extenders keep the overall silhouette streamlined and forward-leaning. Numerals match the uppercase in weight and width, with similarly sturdy, compressed forms.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where impact matters: posters, sports and event branding, bold packaging, and attention-grabbing signage. It can work for subheads or callouts, but the tight counters and dense color suggest avoiding long, small-size body copy.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, with a fast, competitive feel. Its dense rhythm and forward slant give it a sense of motion and urgency, while the softened corners keep it approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a compact footprint, combining a strong condensed build with an energetic slant and softened rectangular curves for a modern, industrial voice.
Uppercase forms feel engineered and uniform, with minimal ornament and strong lateral compression; the italic angle is consistent across letters and figures. The lowercase uses robust, simplified shapes with restrained detailing, prioritizing impact and cohesion over open, airy counters.