Sans Superellipse Kaho 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'First Prize' by Letterhead Studio-VG and 'Futura Now' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, headlines, posters, packaging, app headers, sporty, assertive, energetic, modern, industrial, impact, speed, modernity, branding, emphasis, oblique, compact, rounded, blocky, slanted terminals.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with compact proportions and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal modulation, and corners are broadly radiused, giving counters a squarish, superelliptical feel. Terminals tend to be clipped or angled, reinforcing the rightward motion, while spacing is tight and the rhythm is dense and continuous. Numerals and capitals share the same sturdy, aerodynamic build, optimized for impact at display sizes.
Best suited to high-impact display settings such as sports identities, event graphics, esports or automotive-themed branding, and bold editorial headlines. It can also work well for short UI labels or packaging callouts where strong silhouette and quick recognition matter more than long-form readability.
The overall tone is fast, tough, and performance-oriented, with a mechanical confidence that reads as sporty and contemporary. Its oblique stance and compressed, chunky shapes add urgency and punch, making text feel driven and high-energy.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a streamlined, aerodynamic voice, combining rounded-rectangular geometry with an oblique stance for speed and emphasis. The consistent heavy stroke and clipped details suggest a focus on branding and titling where immediacy and strength are priorities.
Several glyphs emphasize motion through angled joins and horizontal cuts, creating a consistent “speed” motif across the set. The rounded corners keep the weight from feeling harsh, balancing aggression with a slightly softened, engineered finish.