Sans Superellipse Kabi 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Beachwood' and 'Goodland' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, posters, packaging, app promos, sporty, urgent, muscular, punchy, modern, impact, speed, attention, branding, compression, slanted, condensed, rounded corners, blocky, compact.
This typeface is a tightly set, forward-slanted sans with heavy, compact letterforms and rounded-rectangle (superelliptic) contours. Strokes are robust and largely uniform, with smooth corner rounding that keeps counters and terminals from feeling sharp despite the weight. The overall geometry is squared-off and engineered, with short apertures, compact bowls, and a strong horizontal footprint that emphasizes speed and solidity. Numerals match the same dense, athletic construction, with sturdy shapes and minimal delicacy.
Best suited to headlines, sports or fitness branding, posters, and punchy promotional graphics where the dense italic silhouette can carry momentum. It also works well for packaging callouts and UI/marketing banners that need compact width and high visual impact in limited space.
The font projects motion and impact: fast, assertive, and built for attention. Its slanted stance and compact, blocky forms evoke performance and competition, while the softened corners add a contemporary, controlled feel rather than aggression. The result is energetic and commanding without looking ornamental.
The likely intention is a high-impact display italic that communicates speed and strength through condensed proportions and superelliptic rounding. It appears designed to deliver a strong, modern silhouette for branding and titling, prioritizing bold presence and cohesive geometry over typographic delicacy.
The design’s tight internal spaces and small apertures favor large sizes where the bold silhouette can read cleanly. The consistent rounding across corners and joins creates a cohesive, machined rhythm that holds up well in short bursts of text.