Sans Superellipse Kala 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lupulus' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, posters, packaging, stickers, athletic, punchy, energetic, retro, playful, impact, motion, attention, brand voice, display, slanted, blocky, angular, chiseled, compact.
A heavy, slanted display sans with chunky, sculpted letterforms built from rounded-rectangle masses and sharply cut corners. Strokes are broadly uniform but shaped with angled terminals and wedge-like notches that create a faceted, carved look. Counters are compact and squarish, curves are flattened into superellipse-like arcs, and joins tend to pinch slightly, producing a lively, irregular rhythm. The overall silhouette is wide-shouldered and sturdy, with tight interior spaces and strong black density that holds together in short bursts of text.
Best suited to headlines, logos, and short promotional copy where its dense color and slanted momentum can carry the layout. It works well for sports and action-themed branding, poster titles, packaging callouts, and merchandise graphics, especially when set large with generous tracking.
The font reads loud and kinetic, with a sporty, arcade-like attitude and a hint of vintage action-title styling. Its slant and chiseled cuts add urgency and motion, while the rounded block construction keeps it friendly rather than aggressive.
Designed to deliver maximum impact through compact counters, carved terminals, and a forward-leaning stance, emphasizing motion and toughness while keeping shapes rounded and approachable.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same bold, faceted construction, and the numerals follow the same angular, cut-in detailing for a cohesive set. The strong diagonals and tight counters can make extended paragraphs feel dense, but they amplify impact in headline settings.