Sans Superellipse Kabu 6 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Guildhall' by Device and 'Fact' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promo graphics, sporty, urgent, confident, industrial, dynamic, impact, speed, compactness, strength, display, condensed, oblique, blocky, rounded corners, compact.
A compact, slanted sans with heavy, block-like strokes and softened, rounded-rectangle curves. Counters are relatively small and openings are tight, giving the letters a dense, high-impact silhouette. Curves resolve into flattened arcs rather than circular bowls, and terminals are predominantly blunt, producing a sturdy, engineered feel. The rhythm is compact with a strong forward lean, and the figures and caps share the same thick, cohesive texture for punchy headlines.
Best suited for short, high-impact copy such as headlines, sports and fitness branding, promotional graphics, and bold packaging statements. It works well where a compact, energetic texture is desirable—on jerseys, labels, signage, or social graphics—especially at medium to large sizes where its tight counters and heavy forms remain clear.
The overall tone is energetic and forceful, with a distinctly action-oriented, sporty attitude. Its dense shapes and forward slant convey speed and pressure, while the rounded corners keep it approachable rather than harsh. It reads as contemporary and assertive, suited to messaging that needs to feel loud and immediate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint, combining a strong forward slant with rounded-rectangle construction to suggest speed and strength without becoming sharp or aggressive. It prioritizes bold presence and dense color over airy readability, aiming squarely at display-driven communication.
Uppercase forms are tightly proportioned with simplified joins, while lowercase retains the same compressed, muscular build, keeping texture consistent across mixed-case settings. Numerals are similarly chunky and legible, designed to hold their shape at display sizes. In the sample text, the strong slant and tight apertures emphasize momentum, but also increase visual density in long lines.