Sans Superellipse Katy 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, gaming, packaging, sporty, dynamic, techy, aggressive, futuristic, speed emphasis, impact display, modern branding, aerodynamic styling, condensed, slanted, rounded corners, superelliptic, angular cuts.
A heavily slanted, condensed sans with compact proportions and rounded-rectangle construction. Strokes are thick and uniform, with softened corners and frequent diagonal terminals that create sharp, forward-leaning silhouettes. Counters are tight and often squarish, while joins and curves resolve into superelliptic bowls (notably in O, D, and 0). Several glyphs use distinctive cut-ins and internal notches (e.g., S, a, e) and the M/W forms emphasize vertical rhythm with steep diagonals, reinforcing a streamlined, high-speed texture in text.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, event posters, sports or esports identities, gaming titles, and bold packaging callouts. It can work for subheads and UI labels when set large enough for its tight counters and angled details to remain clear.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and engineered—suggesting motion, pressure, and performance. Its tight spacing and forward slant give it an energetic, competitive feel that reads as contemporary and slightly futuristic rather than friendly or casual.
Likely designed to deliver a speed-driven display voice built from superelliptic geometry—pairing rounded rectangles with aggressive diagonal terminals to maximize impact in italic, condensed settings.
The design relies on a consistent system of rounded corners paired with sharp diagonal cuts, producing a strong “machined” look. Numerals follow the same logic, with compact, punchy shapes and small counters; the 0 is especially rectangular and aerodynamic, matching the capitals.