Sans Superellipse Kemu 4 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Kaneda Gothic' by Dharma Type, 'Compacta' by ITC, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'Compacta SB' and 'Compacta SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Monopol' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, event promos, sporty, urgent, aggressive, retro, industrial, impact, speed, space saving, attention, branding, condensed, slanted, blocky, rounded corners, compact.
A tightly condensed, strongly slanted sans with heavy, compact letterforms and minimal stroke modulation. Counters are small and vertically emphasized, with rounded-rectangle/superellipse curves that keep bowls and O-like shapes smooth while the overall silhouette stays blocky and dense. Terminals are mostly blunt and sheared, and the rhythm is fast and compressed, producing dark, continuous word shapes. Figures follow the same narrow, forceful construction with simple, sturdy forms.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and display settings where bold, fast-moving typography is needed—such as sports identities, event promotions, punchy packaging callouts, and attention-grabbing advertising. It can also work for editorial pull quotes when set with extra spacing and ample leading.
The overall tone is assertive and kinetic, leaning into speed and impact. It evokes sports branding and action-oriented messaging, with a slightly retro, poster-like urgency created by the strong slant and dense texture.
The design appears intended to maximize impact in a narrow footprint, combining a forward slant with dense, rounded-rectangular forms to create a sense of speed and intensity while maintaining clean sans construction.
The compressed widths and tight internal spaces make the font read best at larger sizes or with generous tracking. The slant gives lines a forward momentum, while the rounded inner geometry softens the heaviness just enough to keep it from feeling harsh.