Sans Superellipse Kylup 6 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bahoda' by 160 Std, 'HD Colton' by HyperDeluxe, and 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, energetic, assertive, modern, playful, impact, motion, approachability, modernity, promotional, rounded, slanted, soft-cornered, sturdy, compact.
A heavy, slanted sans with soft-cornered, superellipse-like construction and a broad, low-profile footprint. Strokes are thick and uniform-leaning with modest contrast, and terminals are smoothly rounded rather than sharply cut, giving the forms a padded, engineered feel. Counters are compact and well-contained, and the overall rhythm is blocky yet fluid due to the consistent curvature and italic slant. Numerals and capitals read as strong, simplified silhouettes with an emphasis on stability and impact at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where weight and slant can do the work of emphasis. It also fits branding and packaging that want a modern, athletic feel, and it can serve well for logos or wordmarks that benefit from rounded, high-impact shapes.
The tone is bold and kinetic, combining a sporty forward-lean with friendly, rounded geometry. It feels contemporary and promotional, projecting confidence without becoming harsh, thanks to the softened corners and generous curves. The result is an energetic voice suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a forward-moving stance, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep the weight approachable. It prioritizes bold presence, quick recognition, and a contemporary, sporty texture in display typography.
The letterforms favor wide, squat proportions with tight internal spaces, which increases punch but can reduce clarity at smaller sizes. The slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, creating a cohesive, motion-oriented texture in paragraphs and headlines.