Sans Superellipse Kymas 5 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Clonoid' by Dharma Type, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Redob' by Product Type, and 'Radiate Sans' by Studio Sun (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, packaging, app titles, sporty, techy, playful, retro, impact, speed, approachability, modern branding, rounded, soft, chunky, slanted, caps-forward.
A heavy, rounded sans with a consistent rightward slant and broad, superellipse-like curves. Strokes are monoline and smoothly joined, with corners softened into pill-shaped terminals and rounded-rectangle counters. The proportions are expansive and caps are prominent, while the lowercase is compact and sturdy with a high x-height feel and short ascenders/descenders. Numerals and capitals share the same inflated, streamlined geometry, producing a cohesive, blocky rhythm that stays legible through generous openings and simplified interior shapes.
Best suited to large-scale typography where its weight and rounded forms can deliver impact—headlines, branding, signage, posters, and packaging. Its smooth, inflated shapes also work well for UI titles, sports or gaming graphics, and short promotional phrases where a bold, kinetic voice is desirable.
The overall tone is energetic and forward-leaning, mixing a sporty, race-inspired attitude with a friendly softness from the rounded construction. It reads as contemporary and slightly retro at once, conveying motion, confidence, and a playful toughness rather than formality.
The design appears intended to provide a high-impact, slanted display sans that feels fast and modern while staying approachable. By combining wide, rounded-rectangle construction with simplified counters and a uniform stroke, it aims for strong recognition in branding and headline contexts.
The slant is built into the shapes rather than simply skewed, with flattened curves and wide shoulders that keep letterforms stable. The design emphasizes smooth, aerodynamic silhouettes and strong figure/ground, favoring impact over delicate detail at smaller sizes.