Sans Superellipse Kydum 1 is a bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, packaging, signage, tech, futuristic, industrial, arcade, sporty, impact, modernize, brandable, geometric system, display clarity, rounded, squared, geometric, modular, compact.
A heavy, geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle forms and softened corners, giving many counters a squarish, superellipse feel. Strokes are thick with crisp joins and small, controlled apertures; curves transition quickly into straighter segments, producing a compact, engineered rhythm. Proportions are generous in width, with mostly uniform stroke weight and occasional sharpened interior angles (notably in V/W/Y forms) that add tension against the otherwise rounded construction. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same modular logic, with sturdy bowls, short terminals, and tight, pragmatic detailing.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, brand marks, posters, packaging callouts, and short UI or product labeling where a strong, geometric voice is desired. It also works well for gaming, tech, and automotive-style branding where wide, rounded-square letterforms help create an assertive, modern presence.
The overall tone reads contemporary and utilitarian with a distinct retro-tech flavor—part digital interface, part arcade/sci‑fi signage. Rounded corners keep it friendly, while the blocky geometry and dense color lend authority and a mechanical edge.
The font appears intended to translate rounded-rectangle geometry into a readable, impactful sans for display use, balancing friendly corner radii with a hard-edged, engineered structure. Its wide stance and modular forms suggest a focus on distinctive silhouette and brandable texture over delicate text finesse.
The design’s squarish counters and restrained openings can make similar shapes feel closely related at smaller sizes, while larger display sizes highlight the distinctive superellipse construction and the font’s chunky silhouette.