Sans Superellipse Kydos 1 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, ui, posters, signage, futuristic, tech, sleek, modern, aerodynamic, modernize, streamline, tech tone, geometric consistency, interface clarity, rounded, monoline, squared, soft-cornered, geometric.
A wide, rounded sans with a superellipse construction: corners are consistently softened and many bowls are built from rounded rectangles rather than perfect circles. Strokes read largely monoline with smooth joins and gently flattened curves, creating a sturdy, streamlined silhouette. Counters are open and generous, and terminals tend to be horizontal or softly clipped, giving letters a controlled, engineered feel. The overall rhythm is spacious, with broad set widths and calm spacing that emphasizes the typeface’s low-friction geometry.
Best suited to headlines, logotypes, product naming, and short-to-medium display copy where the wide proportions and rounded-square construction can be appreciated. It can work effectively in UI labels, dashboards, and tech-forward packaging or wayfinding, especially when a sleek, contemporary voice is desired.
The tone is clean and forward-looking, evoking interface design, transportation graphics, and contemporary industrial branding. Its rounded-square shapes feel friendly but not playful, leaning more toward “tech product” than “handmade.” The wide stance and softened corners add approachability while maintaining a confident, high-tech edge.
The design appears intended to translate a superellipse/rounded-rectangle geometry into a practical sans for modern applications, balancing friendliness (soft corners, open counters) with an engineered, futuristic structure. It prioritizes a consistent, system-like form language that reads clearly while delivering a distinctive techno-industrial personality.
Diagonal forms (like V, W, X, Y) keep a smooth, slightly softened angularity that matches the rounded construction elsewhere. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect logic, staying legible and consistent with the letterforms. The sample text shows the face holding together well at larger sizes, where its distinctive geometry becomes a primary visual feature.