Sans Superellipse Kumu 1 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, ui display, game titles, futuristic, tech, industrial, gaming, space-age, sci-fi branding, technical voice, strong impact, system geometry, squared, rounded, extended, modular, geometric.
A heavy, geometric sans with wide proportions and a distinctly squared-yet-rounded construction. Curves resolve into soft corners and rounded-rectangle bowls, while horizontals and verticals stay firm and monoline, producing a compact, engineered texture. Apertures and counters are often narrow and slot-like, with several letters using stencil-like internal cutouts that emphasize a modular, machined feel. The rhythm is tight and consistent, with blocky terminals and clear, angular diagonals in letters like A, K, V, W, X, and Y.
This font is best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, branding marks, posters, game titles, and tech-themed packaging. It also works well for interface-style display elements and signage where a strong, geometric voice is desired, while dense paragraphs may feel visually heavy due to the tight internal openings.
The overall tone is futuristic and utilitarian, suggesting sci-fi interfaces, industrial labeling, and digital hardware. Its bold presence reads assertive and purposeful, with a sleek, synthetic character that feels more engineered than handwritten or humanist.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, futuristic sans with a consistent rounded-rectangle geometry and a distinctive, technical texture. Its constructed counters and wide stance prioritize graphic presence and a controlled, system-like look over traditional text warmth.
The design relies on repeated superelliptical shapes and rounded corners to unify the alphabet, giving both uppercase and lowercase a cohesive, constructed look. Numerals follow the same housing and slot-counter logic, reinforcing a systematized, display-oriented aesthetic.