Sans Superellipse Kima 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui, signage, headlines, branding, packaging, tech, futuristic, industrial, utilitarian, digital, modernization, systematic design, tech branding, interface clarity, rounded, squared, modular, geometric, monoline.
A geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle (superellipse) forms, with squared counters, softened corners, and a consistent monoline stroke. Curves are minimized in favor of straight runs and tight radii, producing boxy bowls and compact apertures. Terminals tend to be flat and slightly rounded, giving the design a clean, engineered finish. Proportions feel slightly modular, and the lowercase keeps simple constructions (single-storey a, compact e, straightforward r) with a crisp, schematic rhythm. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect geometry, with open, squared interiors and clear baseline alignment.
Well-suited to UI titles, dashboards, and on-device typography where a technical, screen-forward character is desired. It also fits signage, wayfinding, packaging, and modern brand systems that benefit from a modular, engineered look. Best used for short to medium text settings, headings, and graphic statements where the squared-rounded forms can define the visual identity.
The overall tone is technical and contemporary, evoking digital interfaces, instrument panels, and product labeling. Its rounded-square geometry adds a friendly softness to an otherwise precise, machine-like voice, balancing approachability with a distinctly futuristic feel.
The design appears intended to translate a digital/industrial aesthetic into a readable sans by standardizing rounded-square curves and maintaining steady stroke weight. It aims to feel systematic and contemporary, delivering a distinctive geometric texture without ornamental details.
The font’s distinctive identity comes from its consistent superellipse skeleton: bowls and counters read as rounded squares rather than circles, which creates strong texture and an even, tiled rhythm in lines of text. Corners are uniformly softened, helping prevent harshness at display sizes while keeping a crisp, modern silhouette.