Sans Superellipse Kahy 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Bunken Tech Sans' by Buntype, 'Flexo' by Durotype, 'Digital Sans Now' by Elsner+Flake, 'Futo Sans' by HB Font, and 'Univia Pro' by Mostardesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, posters, packaging, logos, sporty, assertive, fast, techy, modern, impact, motion, strength, modernity, branding, slanted, blocky, rounded, compressed, angular.
This typeface is a heavy, forward-slanted sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction and large internal radii that soften corners without losing a blocky stance. Strokes stay broadly uniform, with squared terminals and occasional diagonal cuts that reinforce motion. Counters are compact and squarish, apertures are relatively tight, and the overall geometry favors sturdy, engineered shapes over calligraphic nuance. The lowercase is compact and upright in structure but consistently slanted, with sturdy joins and simplified forms that read clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, team or event branding, posters, product packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can work for brief UI labels or navigation in bold contexts, but the tight counters and dense silhouettes favor larger sizes and ample spacing over long-form reading.
The overall tone is energetic and performance-driven, with a strong sense of speed from the consistent slant and angled details. Its chunky superelliptical curves and tight counters give it a tough, industrial confidence that feels at home in sporty or tech-forward branding.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a streamlined, modern voice—combining superelliptical rounding for cohesion with sharp diagonals and a strong slant to communicate speed and strength.
The numerals and caps share the same squared-round logic, producing a cohesive, modular rhythm. The italic angle is pronounced enough to feel dynamic, while the rounded corners prevent the weight from feeling overly harsh in large headlines.