Sans Superellipse Kusu 1 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Controller' by Dharma Type, 'Drummer' by Harvester Type, 'Neue Stance' by Jetsmax Studio, and 'Hyperspace Race Capsule' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, packaging, signage, techy, futuristic, sporty, industrial, bold, impact, tech branding, modern display, systematic geometry, rounded, squared, blocky, geometric, extended.
A heavy, extended sans with a superelliptical construction: corners are strongly rounded while counters and apertures are built from rounded-rectangle shapes. Strokes are monolinear with broad horizontal spans, producing a stable, engineered rhythm. The capitals read wide and compact, with flattened curves on C/G/S and squared bowls on D/O/Q; terminals are mostly blunt and softly radiused. Lowercase keeps a similarly squared, modular feel, with simple joins and compact counters that stay open enough to remain legible at display sizes. Numerals follow the same geometry, with notably rectangular 0/8 and angular 4/7 forms.
Best suited for punchy headlines, logos, and short-form messaging where width and weight can carry impact. It also fits tech and sports branding, packaging, and bold wayfinding or interface-style signage when set with generous spacing and ample size.
The overall tone is modern and machine-made—clean, assertive, and slightly retro-futurist. Its rounded-square geometry suggests technology interfaces, motorsport graphics, and product branding where strength and precision are key.
The design appears intended to merge strong, extended proportions with a consistent rounded-rect geometry, delivering high-impact display typography with a contemporary, tech-leaning character and a tightly unified shape system.
Diagonal-heavy letters (K, V, W, X, Y) introduce sharp, energetic angles that contrast with the softened corners elsewhere, adding motion without breaking the system. The Q’s tail and the squared inner counters across O/0/8 reinforce a cohesive “rounded-rectangle” motif throughout the set.