Sans Superellipse Kifo 5 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core and 'Geon' and 'Geon Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, headlines, posters, packaging, ui labels, sporty, friendly, modern, energetic, approachable, soft geometry, forward motion, modern clarity, friendly tone, display impact, rounded, soft corners, slanted, geometric, open apertures.
This typeface is a slanted, rounded sans with a soft, superelliptical construction: curves read as rounded rectangles and corners are consistently eased rather than sharp. Strokes stay even and sturdy, with broad proportions and generous internal space that keep counters open. Terminals are mostly blunt with subtle rounding, and the overall rhythm is smooth and forward-leaning, producing a clean, contemporary texture in both uppercase and lowercase.
It works well for branding and display typography where a modern, friendly voice is needed—sports and lifestyle identities, packaging, posters, and punchy editorial headings. The open shapes and even color also suit short UI labels, navigation, and prominent callouts where clarity and personality should coexist.
The combination of wide, rounded forms and an energetic slant creates a sporty, upbeat tone. It feels friendly and modern rather than technical, with enough softness to read approachable while still projecting momentum and confidence.
The design appears intended to blend geometric clarity with softened, superelliptical shapes, then add a forward slant to inject motion. The goal seems to be a contemporary sans that feels energetic and approachable, maintaining consistent texture across letters and numerals for cohesive display use.
Uppercase forms stay compact and stable, while the lowercase introduces more calligraphic movement through the slant and rounded joins. Numerals match the same soft geometry and even color, helping text blocks look consistent in mixed alphanumeric settings.