Sans Superellipse Kati 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Diamante EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Lobby Card JNL' and 'Outdoor Cafe JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Forgotten Futurist' and 'Polyflec' by Typodermic, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, esports, packaging, sporty, aggressive, dynamic, techy, futuristic, impact, speed, strength, modernity, oblique, slanted, extended, rounded corners, blocky.
A heavy, slanted sans with squared-off, superelliptical construction and strongly rounded corners. Letterforms are built from compact, chunky strokes with minimal contrast, producing a dense, high-impact texture. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls (notably in C, D, O, and Q), while diagonals and terminals are cut with crisp, angular shears that emphasize forward motion. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are small, creating a robust, compressed interior space that holds up best at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short emphatic lines where its mass and slant can deliver energy and immediacy. It works particularly well for sports and esports branding, event graphics, product packaging, and punchy display copy that benefits from a rugged, forward-leaning presence.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and performance-driven, with a streamlined, aerodynamic feel. Its combination of rounded-square geometry and hard cuts reads as modern and slightly industrial, lending a competitive, action-oriented voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, speed-inflected display voice using superelliptical forms and angled cuts to communicate motion and strength while maintaining a clean, sans-serif silhouette.
The numerals mirror the same rounded-rectangle geometry and sharp cutaways, keeping the set visually unified. The slant is consistent and pronounced, and the spacing and rhythm favor strong word shapes over delicate detail.