Sans Superellipse Kubi 1 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, signage, friendly, retro, playful, techy, approachable, friendly display, retro futurism, high impact, clear signage, brand character, rounded, soft corners, chunky, compact counters, uniform strokes.
A rounded sans with a superellipse construction: most curves resolve into squarish, softly radiused corners and flat-ish terminals. Strokes are heavy and largely monolinear, with compact interior counters that stay open through generous rounding. Uppercase forms are broad and stable, while lowercase keeps simple, single-storey shapes (notably a and g) and short extenders, producing a sturdy, even rhythm. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect logic, reading clearly with minimal contrast and blunt, friendly endings.
Best suited to headlines, logos, packaging, posters, and short UI or signage phrases where its chunky rounded forms can carry personality and remain legible. It works especially well for youthful brands, casual tech products, and any application needing a friendly, high-impact display voice.
The overall tone is warm and informal, combining a soft, toy-like friendliness with a slightly tech-industrial edge reminiscent of rounded display lettering. It feels confident and upbeat rather than delicate, with a distinctly retro-futurist flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, highly legible rounded-rectangle aesthetic with strong silhouettes and a consistent softened geometry. Its restrained detailing and compact counters suggest a focus on clarity at larger sizes while maintaining a distinctive, characterful texture.
Distinctive cues include the squared-round bowls (B, D, O, P), a compact, rounded-shoulder m and n, and a w formed from smooth, continuous arches. The Q has a small, angular tail that adds character without breaking the overall softness. Spacing in the sample text reads comfortable for display sizes, with shapes designed to hold their silhouette in dense settings.