Sans Superellipse Kygog 13 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Signa' and 'FF Signa Round' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, punchy, retro, techy, playful, impact, approachability, geometric clarity, brand voice, display legibility, rounded, soft corners, compact counters, sturdy, chunky.
A heavy, blocky sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly chamfered corners. Curves in letters like C, O, S, and G read as squarish superellipses, while straight strokes end in blunt, slightly rounded terminals. Counters are compact and geometric (notably in B, P, R, and 8), giving a dense, solid color. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, a short-shouldered r, and generally simplified forms; punctuation-like detailing is minimal and the overall drawing favors smooth, broad shapes over sharp joins.
Best suited to large-scale applications where its dense forms and softened geometry can project impact: headlines, posters, logos/wordmarks, product packaging, and wayfinding or signage. It also works well for bold UI labels or splashy marketing graphics where a friendly, geometric voice is desired.
The tone is confident and approachable: bold enough to feel assertive, but softened by rounded geometry that keeps it friendly. Its chunky silhouettes and squarish rounds create a subtle retro-futuristic flavor—part 1970s display, part contemporary UI/tech branding—making it feel energetic rather than formal.
The design appears intended to maximize presence and legibility at display sizes through simplified, geometric letterforms and rounded-square curves. By combining stout proportions with softened corners and compact counters, it aims for a modern, approachable display voice that reads cleanly and consistently across letters and numerals.
Diagonal letters (K, V, W, X, Y) use broad, stable strokes that preserve weight through joins, and the numerals maintain the same rounded-square logic (notably 0, 2, 3, 5, and 9). The cap set reads especially steady and signage-like, while the lowercase retains a compact, utilitarian rhythm that suits short bursts of text more than long reading.