Sans Superellipse Kymip 8 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, 'Beachwood' by Swell Type, and 'Fuel Extended' by VersusTwin (names referenced only for comparison).
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A heavy, obliqued sans with extended proportions and a distinctly squared, superellipse construction. Corners are broadly rounded, giving the letterforms a molded, aerodynamic feel, while counters and cut-ins tend to be rectangular with softened edges. Strokes maintain a steady weight with minimal modulation; terminals are often angled or sheared to reinforce forward motion. Overall spacing is fairly open for such a dense style, and the caps are large and assertive with compact internal apertures.
This face is best used at display sizes where its wide, slanted silhouettes and rounded-rectangular details can read clearly—such as sports and esports identities, automotive or motorsport graphics, product logos, packaging, posters, and title sequences. It can also work for short UI headings or promo callouts where a bold, kinetic tone is desired, but it is less suited to long-form text.
The design reads fast and engineered, projecting a sporty, tech-forward attitude. Its softened-rectangle geometry keeps it from feeling sharp or hostile, but the slant and wide stance still communicate speed and power. The overall tone is contemporary and action-oriented, well suited to branding that wants a synthetic or performance aesthetic.
The lettering appears designed to merge a geometric, superellipse skeleton with an energetic oblique stance, aiming for strong impact and a sense of motion. The consistent rounding and squared counters suggest an intention to feel industrial and contemporary while staying approachable through softened corners. Overall, it prioritizes branding presence and speed-inflected rhythm over typographic subtlety.
The glyphs show a consistent system of rounded-rectangle counters (notably in O, D, P, R, and numerals) and angled joins on diagonals (V, W, X, Y) that amplify the italic rhythm. Lowercase forms keep the same blocky geometry, with single-storey constructions and simplified shapes that prioritize impact over fine detail. Numerals match the caps in width and stance, supporting headline use and display settings.