Sans Superellipse Kivi 9 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Paisal Rounded' by Jipatype, 'Eurostile Next' and 'Eurostile Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Mynor' by The Northern Block, and 'Eurostile Round' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, sports, packaging, futuristic, sporty, techy, friendly, dynamic, impact, modernity, speed, approachability, cohesion, rounded, soft corners, oblong, streamlined, chunky.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with broad proportions and softly squared, superellipse-like curves. Strokes are monolinear and end in rounded terminals, producing smooth, cushiony counters and rectangular bowls with generous corner radii. Curves and joins are compact and sturdy, with a low, forward-leaning stance and wide horizontal rhythm; spacing feels open enough to keep the dense shapes from clogging. Figures and letters share a consistent rounded-rectangle geometry, giving the alphabet a cohesive, engineered look.
Best suited to headlines and short, high-impact text where its wide, rounded silhouettes can project a strong voice. It fits brand identities seeking a modern, speedy aesthetic—sports, automotive, gaming, and consumer tech—as well as packaging and promotional graphics where a friendly but assertive tone is desired.
The overall tone is energetic and contemporary, with a sporty, tech-forward feel. Its rounded construction keeps it approachable, while the italic slant and wide stance add motion and a sense of speed.
The design appears intended to merge a bold, attention-grabbing presence with smooth, aerodynamic shaping. Its superellipse-based construction and consistent rounding suggest a deliberate focus on modernity, motion, and a clean, engineered visual system.
Round counters and softened corners dominate throughout, and many forms read as horizontally stretched capsules. The sample text shows good coherence at display sizes, where the distinctive superelliptical silhouettes and slanted rhythm become the main personality drivers.