Sans Superellipse Fomes 1 is a bold, normal width, monoline, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Block Capitals' by K-Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, esports, tech ui, product branding, posters, futuristic, technical, sporty, dynamic, industrial, speed cue, tech tone, high impact, geometric consistency, headline focus, rounded corners, oblique slant, squared curves, wide apertures, compact rhythm.
This typeface is a slanted sans with a distinctly squared, superelliptical construction: curves resolve into rounded-rectangle forms rather than true circles. Strokes are consistently thick and even, with softened corners and flattened curves that create a compact, engineered silhouette. Counters are generally rectangular with rounded edges, and many joins and terminals are cut on shallow angles, reinforcing a forward-leaning rhythm. The overall texture is bold and steady, with clear, open interior spaces and a slightly extended, streamlined feel in mixed-case settings.
It suits applications that benefit from a strong, modern, speed-inflected look—sports and esports identities, automotive or tech branding, game and hardware UI accents, packaging headlines, and poster or promotional titling. It works best as a display face for short to medium text where its geometric character and slanted momentum can lead the layout.
The letterforms project a fast, technical tone—more cockpit and control-panel than editorial. Its rounded-square geometry and oblique stance suggest motion and precision, giving it a contemporary, performance-oriented voice that reads as confident and utilitarian.
The design appears intended to combine high-impact weight with a streamlined, aerodynamic aesthetic. By using rounded-square geometry and consistent stroke thickness, it aims to feel both friendly and machine-made—optimized for contemporary, high-energy branding and interface-forward environments.
Distinctive features include boxy rounded bowls (notably in O/0 and similar forms), squared-off shoulders, and angled cuts that keep the shapes from feeling static despite the heavy stroke. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect geometry, producing a cohesive, display-forward set that remains legible at moderate sizes.