Sans Superellipse Kabu 11 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Faculty' by Device, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., and 'Ansage' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, app promos, sporty, assertive, energetic, modern, industrial, headline impact, sense of speed, brand punch, modern utility, oblique, compressed rhythm, rounded corners, blocky, tight apertures.
A heavy, right-leaning sans with chunky strokes, softened by broadly rounded corners and superelliptical curves. Counters are compact and apertures tend to be narrow, giving the letters a dense, punched-in feel. The overall construction favors sturdy, slightly squared forms over delicate detailing, with a consistent oblique slant and a strong, forward-driving rhythm. Uppercase shapes read compact and muscular, while the lowercase stays bold and open enough for short bursts of text, helped by a tall, prominent x-height.
Best suited to bold headlines, sports and performance identities, event posters, packaging callouts, and promotional graphics where speed and impact matter. It can work for short subheads or punchy statements, but the dense counters and tight apertures make it less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
The tone is forceful and kinetic, with a distinct “in motion” attitude typical of performance and action branding. Its rounded-but-solid geometry keeps it contemporary rather than retro, projecting confidence and impact without feeling sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in an italicized, forward-leaning style while keeping a clean, contemporary sans structure. Rounded-rectangle geometry and compact counters suggest a focus on strong silhouettes that hold together in loud, high-contrast layouts.
The numerals match the letterforms’ blocky, rounded construction and maintain the same forward slant for a unified texture in mixed alphanumeric settings. Overall spacing appears tuned for headline impact, with dense internal shapes and strong silhouette clarity at larger sizes.