Sans Superellipse Kiwo 4 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Verbatim' by Monotype, 'Etelka' by Storm Type Foundry, and 'Eurostile Round' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, automotive, technology, headlines, posters, sporty, futuristic, energetic, techy, confident, impact, motion, modern branding, display clarity, geometric character, extended, rounded corners, oblique, soft terminals, ink-trap feel.
A wide, forward-leaning sans with chunky strokes and rounded-rectangle construction. Curves resolve into squarish superellipse bowls, while corners are softened and many joins show small notches that read like subtle ink traps. Terminals are smooth and slightly flattened, creating a streamlined, aerodynamic rhythm. The lowercase is large and sturdy, with compact apertures and a generally horizontal, engineered feel across counters and shoulders.
It performs best where bold, dynamic messaging is needed—sports and automotive identities, tech and gaming visuals, event posters, packaging, and punchy headline systems. The wide proportions and strong slant make it especially effective for logotypes and short display lines where speed and modernity are key.
The overall tone is fast and contemporary, with a motorsport/tech sensibility and a confident, assertive presence. Its rounded geometry keeps it friendly, while the slant and broad stance add motion and impact.
The design appears intended to blend geometric, squircle-based forms with a forward-leaning, high-impact silhouette, producing a modern display sans that feels fast, engineered, and brand-ready.
Round letters such as O/Q/C lean toward squircle shapes, and the Q features a distinct tail that reinforces the italic momentum. Numerals share the same rounded-rectilinear logic, maintaining a cohesive, display-focused texture in both short words and all-caps settings.