Sans Superellipse Kyluy 5 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, 'Cairoli Classic' and 'Cairoli Now' by Italiantype, 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, and 'Gigranche' by Ridtype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, dynamic, confident, retro, playful, impact, motion, branding, display, athletic, slanted, rounded, soft corners, compact counters, heavy terminals.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and smoothly joined, with a slightly compressed interior space in many counters that reinforces a dense, punchy silhouette. Curves read as superelliptical rather than purely circular, and terminals tend to finish with blunt, rounded ends. The rhythm is energetic and forward-leaning, with broad horizontal presence and sturdy, low-fragility letterforms that stay cohesive in all-caps and mixed-case settings.
Best suited for large-scale applications where impact is the priority: headlines, posters, sports or esports branding, and energetic campaigns. The dense shapes and rounded corners also work well on packaging and signage where a friendly-but-assertive voice is helpful. It is less oriented toward extended small-size reading, but excels in short statements, logos, and promotional typography.
The overall tone is bold and kinetic, suggesting motion and impact. Its rounded geometry keeps the feel friendly and approachable, while the heavy, slanted stance adds urgency and performance-driven attitude. The result balances retro display flavor with a contemporary, promotional punch.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual momentum and brand presence using a slanted, rounded-rectangle skeleton and heavy stroke weight. It emphasizes solidity and speed, offering a contemporary display voice with hints of retro athletic and advertising typography.
The numeral set matches the letters in weight and slant, with compact shapes and strong, simplified forms that prioritize immediate recognition over delicate detail. Uppercase forms feel particularly suitable for emphatic headings, while the lowercase maintains the same chunky, rounded language for consistent branding.