Sans Superellipse Kibo 8 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logotypes, sportswear, futuristic, tech, sporty, assertive, dynamic, impact, speed, modernity, legibility, squared, rounded, oblique, geometric, modular.
A chunky oblique sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry, with squared counters and generously radiused corners. Strokes are uniform and heavy, producing a compact, high-impact texture; terminals are mostly straight-cut, and curves resolve into softened, superellipse-like corners rather than true circles. The construction feels modular and engineered, with angular joins, flattened bowls, and wide, stable letterforms that keep their shape clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where a strong, modern voice is needed. It also fits UI titling, esports/sports identities, and technical or automotive themes, particularly when set large or with generous spacing to let the angular details breathe.
The overall tone is fast, technical, and contemporary, evoking motorsport graphics, sci‑fi interfaces, and industrial labeling. Its slant and blocky proportions add motion and urgency, while the rounded corners keep it approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, forward-moving display sans that feels engineered and contemporary, using rounded-rectangle forms to balance toughness with a smooth, modern finish.
Several glyphs emphasize squared apertures and chamfer-like diagonals, giving the alphabet a consistent ‘rounded-square’ motif across letters and numerals. The figures follow the same geometric logic, reading as sturdy and mechanical with a forward-leaning stance.