Sans Superellipse Kasy 1 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kanal' by Identikal Collection, 'Refinery' by Kimmy Design, 'Lekra SS' by Sensatype Studio, 'Beachwood' and 'Goodland' by Swell Type, 'Kanal' by T-26, and 'Kircher' by Turto Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, posters, logotypes, packaging, sporty, energetic, assertive, futuristic, industrial, impact, speed, compactness, modernity, branding, condensed, forward-leaning, rounded corners, squared curves, oblique terminals.
A heavy, forward-leaning sans with compact proportions and a strong, uniform stroke presence. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and counters a squared, superellipse feel rather than true circular rounds. Terminals are clean and blunt with softened corners, and joins stay crisp, producing a tight, mechanical rhythm. The overall spacing feels economical and engineered, with sturdy counters and angular diagonals that keep forms legible despite the dense weight.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, sports or action-themed branding, posters, and logo wordmarks where a condensed, energetic presence is desirable. It can also work well on packaging and labels that benefit from a tough, modern look, especially when set with generous tracking or ample line spacing.
The tone is fast and forceful, with a sleek, technical edge that reads as sporty and modern. Its slanted stance and blocky, rounded-square construction suggest speed, power, and a contemporary industrial attitude.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a compact footprint, combining a forward slant with rounded-square geometry for a contemporary, performance-oriented voice. Its consistent stroke behavior and simplified terminals suggest a focus on strong silhouettes and quick recognition in display contexts.
Figures and uppercase forms share the same compact, squared-curved logic, which helps maintain consistency in headlines and number-heavy layouts. The design’s strong diagonal stress and sturdy shapes favor impact over delicacy, especially at larger sizes.