Sans Superellipse Kahu 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, gaming, packaging, sporty, aggressive, futuristic, industrial, comic-book, high impact, speed emphasis, brand voice, stencil-like toughness, modern utility, oblique, blocky, rounded corners, ink-trap feel, tight apertures.
A heavy, oblique sans with compact, rounded-rectangle construction and blunt terminals. Curves are built from superelliptical bowls and chamfer-like corners, creating a sturdy, engineered silhouette with low contrast throughout. Counters are generally small and squared-off, and many joins pinch slightly, giving an ink-trap-like bite at interior corners. The overall rhythm is dynamic and forward-leaning, with wide, stable capitals and utilitarian lowercase forms that emphasize simple geometry over calligraphic nuance.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as sports identities, event posters, gaming titles, product packaging, and bold UI labels where legibility is supported by size. It can also work for badges, decals, and social graphics where a forceful, forward motion is desirable.
The tone is assertive and high-energy, with a speed-driven slant and muscular shapes that feel ready-made for action. Its hard-edged rounding and tight apertures suggest a tough, modern attitude—more performance and impact than refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a streamlined, speed-oriented stance, using rounded-rect geometry to stay cohesive while keeping edges tough and industrial. It prioritizes instantly recognizable silhouettes and a consistent, machined texture for branding and display typography.
Distinctive uppercase features include squared bowls on O/Q with compact counters, an angular S, and a wide W with deep inner notches. The numerals are bold and blocky, with the 0 reading as a rounded rectangle and the 1 as a strong, simplified stroke—both designed for punchy display use.