Sans Superellipse Kati 13 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Double Back' and 'Ultimatum MFV' by Comicraft and 'Lobby Card JNL' and 'Outdoor Cafe JNL' by Jeff Levine (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logos, packaging, sporty, aggressive, dynamic, industrial, modern, impact, speed, modernization, branding, slanted, oblique, geometric, rounded, compact.
A heavy, slanted sans with a geometric build and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) curves. Strokes are monolinear with softened corners and squared-off terminals, giving counters and bowls a compact, engineered feel. The italic angle is pronounced and consistent, with wide, stable stems and tight apertures that keep shapes dense at display sizes. Numerals follow the same blocky, rounded geometry, with a sturdy baseline presence and minimal interior detailing.
It suits bold headlines, poster typography, sports and racing-themed identities, punchy campaign graphics, and packaging that needs high impact. It also works well for short UI labels or badges when set large enough to preserve counter clarity.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and performance-driven, like lettering used for motorsport, athletic branding, or action-forward entertainment. Its dense forms and strong slant project urgency and momentum while the rounded geometry keeps it contemporary rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a streamlined, modern industrial aesthetic: strong slant for speed, rounded-rectangle construction for cohesion, and heavy, uniform strokes for confident visibility.
The font’s rhythm reads best in larger settings where the tight apertures and compact counters stay clear. Lowercase forms maintain the same muscular geometry as caps, creating a unified, headline-oriented texture rather than a delicate text face.