Sans Superellipse Kawi 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' by Monotype, and 'RBNo2.1' by René Bieder (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promo graphics, sporty, urgent, punchy, industrial, retro, space saving, high impact, speed cue, display emphasis, condensed, slanted, blocky, rounded corners, compact.
A condensed, heavily slanted sans with compact proportions and rounded-rectangle (superelliptic) curves. Strokes are thick and uniform, with tightly enclosed counters and minimal internal detail, producing dense, poster-like letterforms. Curved glyphs (C, O, S, 0) read as squared-off rounds, while terminals are blunt and clean, keeping the silhouette solid and continuous. The rhythm is tight and forward-leaning, with sturdy verticals and diagonals that create a strong, compressed texture in text.
Best suited to high-impact display settings such as headlines, posters, sports and fitness branding, and promotional graphics where speed and emphasis are desired. It can also work for bold packaging callouts and short UI labels, especially when set with a bit of extra spacing for clarity.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and energetic, with a sporty, action-oriented feel. Its dense black shapes and aggressive slant suggest speed and impact, while the softened corners keep it approachable rather than sharp or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, pairing a condensed footprint with a dynamic slant and sturdy, rounded-rectangle forms. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and a continuous black presence for attention-grabbing display typography.
The numerals and uppercase share the same compact, heavy construction, helping mixed settings feel consistent. The combination of tight counters and strong slant makes it most effective when given enough size or tracking to avoid darkening in longer passages.