Sans Superellipse Kati 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Mako' by Deltatype, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Argot' by K-Type, 'Refinery' by Kimmy Design, and 'Beachwood' and 'Goodland' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports, branding, packaging, sporty, urgent, confident, punchy, modern, impact, speed, space-saving, display clarity, modern utility, compact, rounded, slanted, blocky, smooth.
This typeface is built from compact, heavy strokes with a consistent forward slant and rounded-rectangle construction in the bowls and counters. Curves are broadly squarish rather than circular, with softened corners that keep the silhouettes smooth and cohesive. Terminals are mostly blunt and clipped, and the overall rhythm feels tightly packed, with sturdy forms and minimal stroke modulation. Numerals and letters share the same muscular, condensed stance, producing a strong, uniform texture in lines of text.
Best suited to large-scale settings where impact and pace are priorities, such as headlines, posters, sports graphics, and punchy brand marks. It can also work for short subheads, labels, and packaging callouts where a compact, high-energy voice helps information stand out.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a speed-oriented slant that suggests motion and immediacy. Its dense black shape and squared-round geometry read as contemporary and performance-minded, giving it a bold, competitive voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed footprint, combining a fast-leaning stance with rounded-rectangular forms to stay friendly while remaining forceful. Its simplified shapes and sturdy construction prioritize bold clarity and a modern, performance-oriented presence.
Round letters (like O, C, and G) lean toward superelliptical shapes, while diagonals in forms like A, K, V, W, X, and Y reinforce a dynamic, forward-driving feel. The lowercase maintains a robust, simplified structure with compact counters, keeping the texture solid even in longer samples.