Sans Superellipse Kase 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Midsole' by Grype, 'Block Capitals' by K-Type, 'Calps' and 'Calps Sans' by Typesketchbook, 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH, and 'Probeta' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports, packaging, logos, sporty, urgent, industrial, assertive, modern, impact, speed, compactness, modernity, uniformity, compact, blocky, squared, rounded, oblique.
A compact, heavy oblique sans with squared, rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes are uniform and dense, with tight internal counters and flattened curves that read more like chamfered corners than true rounds. The rhythm is condensed and forward-leaning, with short crossbars, sturdy verticals, and angular terminals that keep silhouettes crisp at display sizes. Numerals follow the same blocky logic, with simplified bowls and rectangular counters that maintain a consistent, engineered texture.
This face is best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, sports and esports graphics, packaging callouts, and bold logotypes. It can also work for signage or UI labels where a compact, forceful voice is needed, especially when set with generous tracking.
The overall tone is fast, tough, and utilitarian—suggesting speed, pressure, and performance. Its forward slant and chunky geometry give it a competitive, “go” feeling suited to energetic branding and attention-grabbing headlines.
The letterforms appear designed to maximize impact in a tight horizontal footprint, using squared superellipse-like curves and an oblique stance to convey speed and strength while keeping construction simple and consistent.
The design relies on strong silhouette and tight spacing to create impact; counters can close up quickly as sizes drop, so it reads best when given room or used at larger scales. The oblique angle stays consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, helping lines of text keep a unified motion.