Sans Superellipse Kenu 6 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Authority' by RetroSupply Co., 'Beachwood' and 'Goodland' by Swell Type, 'Getafe' by Trequartista Studio, 'TX Manifesto' by Typebox, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, gaming ui, packaging, sporty, industrial, energetic, techy, aggressive, impact, speed, compactness, modernity, ruggedness, compressed, rounded corners, oblique, square-oval, blocky.
This typeface is a compact, heavy oblique sans with a squared, superellipse skeleton: curves resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls and counters, and many terminals end in softly radiused corners rather than sharp points. Strokes stay largely uniform, giving a dense, high-impact texture, while the slant and tightened spacing create forward motion. Uppercase forms are broad-shouldered and blocky (notably the rounded-square O/Q and the straight-sided D), and the lowercase follows a sturdy, utilitarian construction with single-storey a and g, tall ascenders, and short, firm arms. Numerals match the same squared-round geometry, with sturdy, poster-friendly silhouettes and compact internal counters.
It performs best in short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, athletic identity systems, product marks, and attention-grabbing packaging. It can also work for UI labels in games or tech interfaces when you want a compact, assertive voice, though its dense shapes are most effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and pragmatic—more engineered than expressive. Its oblique stance and chunky, squared curves read as sporty and mechanical, suggesting speed, toughness, and modern utility rather than elegance or warmth.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while keeping forms friendly through rounded corners. Its consistent, squared-oval geometry and forward slant aim for a modern, performance-oriented look that stays legible and cohesive across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
The design leans on consistent corner radii and straight-sided bowls to maintain a cohesive, “squared-rounded” rhythm across letters and figures. Apertures tend to be relatively tight, which reinforces a condensed, headline-centric color, especially in longer text lines.