Sans Superellipse Kibo 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, sportswear, gaming ui, posters, futuristic, sporty, technical, dynamic, sleek, speed cue, tech aesthetic, modern branding, impact display, rounded corners, squared bowls, soft geometry, forward slant, compact spacing.
A heavy, forward-leaning sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are monolinear with tight apertures and squared counters, giving letters a compact, engineered feel. Curves resolve into flat-ish terminals and chamfer-like joins, and the italic slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals. Overall proportions read broad and stable, with sturdy horizontals and a slightly condensed internal space that keeps the texture dense at text sizes.
Best suited to punchy headlines, logos, and short-form messaging where a fast, high-impact texture is desirable. It also fits interfaces, esports/gaming overlays, and product branding that leans technical or performance-driven, especially at medium to large sizes.
The tone is modern and kinetic, with a motorsport/tech UI attitude. Its softened corners keep it approachable while the squarish bowls and slanted stance suggest speed, efficiency, and contemporary industrial design.
The design appears intended to merge a streamlined italic stance with rounded-rectangle geometry for a contemporary, performance-forward voice. Consistent curves and terminals aim for strong uniformity across the set while preserving legibility through simple, sturdy construction.
Distinctive superelliptical forms show up in the O/Q and rounded rectangles in D/P/R, while diagonals (K/V/W/X/Y) are assertive and clean. Numerals follow the same squared, rounded-corner logic, producing a consistent, display-oriented rhythm.