Sans Superellipse Kipo 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, signage, posters, headlines, packaging, techno, futuristic, industrial, clinical, retro-modern, geometric identity, space saving, tech styling, systematic construction, monoline, rounded corners, squared curves, condensed, modular.
A condensed, monoline sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry, with corners consistently softened and curves rendered as squarish, superellipse-like arcs. Strokes are fairly even with minimal modulation, and terminals tend to end in blunt, squared shapes rather than tapered finishes. The overall rhythm is tight and vertical, with compact counters and a slightly mechanical construction that stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
It performs best in short to medium settings where a compact, technical voice is useful—interface labels, wayfinding, product naming, and editorial display. The condensed build and boxy curves make it especially suited to tech branding, sci‑fi themed graphics, and structured layouts that benefit from tight horizontal economy.
The font reads as technological and controlled, balancing a retro-digital flavor with a clean, contemporary restraint. Its rounded-square forms give it a friendly edge compared to purely geometric techno faces, while still feeling engineered and systematic.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive geometric identity based on rounded-rectangle forms, combining a mechanical, screen-friendly structure with softened corners for approachability. It prioritizes consistent construction and a recognizable silhouette over traditional humanist detailing.
Several glyphs emphasize rectilinear bowls and rounded corners (notably in O/C/G and the numerals), reinforcing a modular, device-like texture in text. The narrow set width and closed apertures create dense lines, making spacing and leading important for longer passages.