Sans Superellipse Kylir 3 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura' by DSType, 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, 'Eurostile Candy' by Linotype, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Matrice' by Studio Sun, and 'Eurostile Round' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, tech, futuristic, sporty, industrial, confident, distinctive branding, strong display, tech tone, high impact, rounded corners, squared curves, modular, compact apertures, soft terminals.
A heavy, geometric sans built from squared curves and rounded-rectangle forms, with consistently softened corners and mostly uniform stroke weight. Counters are broad but somewhat enclosed by tight apertures, giving letters like e, a, s, and c a compact, engineered feel. The rhythm is wide and sturdy, with smooth, monoline joins and minimal stroke modulation; diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) stay thick and stable rather than sharp. Lowercase forms are clean and simplified, using single-storey a and g, while punctuation and numerals follow the same rounded-square logic for a cohesive, display-oriented texture.
Best used at headline and display sizes where its chunky geometry and rounded-square counters can be appreciated. It fits logos, product packaging, sports and esports identities, tech marketing, and bold wayfinding/signage. In longer text, the tight apertures and dense color may call for generous size and spacing to maintain clarity.
The overall tone is modern and assertive, leaning into a tech-forward, industrial aesthetic. Its rounded geometry keeps the voice friendly rather than aggressive, but the mass and width convey strength and confidence. The result feels suited to contemporary interfaces, sports branding, and sci‑fi or automotive signaling.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, contemporary sans with a distinctive rounded-rectilinear construction. By combining wide proportions, softened corners, and compact apertures, it aims for a recognizable, industrial-tech voice that remains approachable.
Round letters (O, Q, 0, 8, 9) read as superelliptical rather than purely circular, and the horizontal terminals tend to finish with blunt, softly rounded ends. The uppercase set projects a slightly more “machined” presence, while the lowercase is more compact and utilitarian, which can create a clear hierarchy in mixed-case settings.