Sans Superellipse Kate 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'Bokis' by Sign Studio, and 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, team marks, packaging, sporty, aggressive, high-energy, retro, mechanical, impact, speed, strength, branding, display, condensed, oblique, blocky, rounded corners, slanted terminals.
A heavy, tightly set oblique sans with compact proportions and a distinctly squared-round (superelliptical) construction. Strokes are thick and uniform, with rounded corners softening otherwise block-like counters and apertures. The slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, and many terminals feel sheared, creating a forward-leaning, cut-through rhythm. Curves in letters like C, O, and S resolve into rounded-rectangle shapes rather than pure circles, while verticals and diagonals stay sturdy and geometric.
This font suits high-impact display work where immediacy and motion are desirable—sports identities, event posters, bold editorial headers, and energetic packaging. It performs best at large sizes where the dense forms and squared-round details can read clearly and deliver maximum punch.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and performance-minded, evoking speed lettering and athletic branding. Its dense black silhouette and forward lean read as confident and impactful, with a slightly retro, industrial edge.
The design appears intended to combine a geometric, rounded-rectangle skeleton with a strong oblique stance for a sense of speed and strength. Its uniform weight and compact spacing emphasize solid mass and decisive shapes, prioritizing impact and visual momentum over delicate detail.
The uppercase is particularly strong and poster-oriented, while the lowercase maintains the same squared-round logic and a tall, prominent body height. Numerals match the letterforms’ blocky, slanted construction, keeping a cohesive, display-first texture in lines of text.