Sans Superellipse Kati 3 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Korolev' by Device, 'FX Neofara' by Differentialtype, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Outdoor Cafe JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Tolyer' by Typesketchbook, 'Forgotten Futurist' by Typodermic, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, team apparel, headlines, posters, gaming ui, sporty, aggressive, dynamic, modern, compact, impact, speed, brand mark, display strength, modern utility, slanted, blocky, rounded, geometric, high-contrast.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with compact proportions and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with tight apertures and squared-off terminals that are subtly softened, giving counters a superellipse feel. The overall texture is dense and punchy, with strong diagonals and slightly compressed forms that keep letters upright enough for clarity while maintaining a strong sense of motion. Numerals match the alphabet’s blocky rhythm, with simple, bold shapes and rounded internal cutouts.
It performs best in branding and display contexts where impact and motion are desirable—sports identities, event posters, game and tech marketing, and bold UI headings. The sturdy shapes also make it useful for short labels and badges, where a compact footprint and strong presence help maintain legibility.
The typeface reads energetic and competitive, with a speed-driven, performance-minded tone. Its slant and dense weight make it feel assertive and contemporary, suited to loud, confident messaging rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a fast, aerodynamic feel, combining rounded-rectangle geometry with a pronounced slant for momentum. It prioritizes bold recognition and a cohesive, modern texture across letters and numbers.
Round forms like O, Q, and 0 are built from squared curves rather than true circles, and many letters emphasize angled joins and sheared silhouettes. The lowercase shows similarly robust construction, producing a consistent, muscular color in lines of text, especially at display sizes.