Sans Superellipse Kibi 5 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geom Graphic' by Dharma Type, 'Astronimus' by Patria Ari, and 'Gemsbuck 01' and 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, technology, automotive, posters, futuristic, sporty, tech, dynamic, industrial, speed emphasis, modern branding, high impact, tech aesthetic, display clarity, rounded corners, extended, oblique, monoline, squared rounds.
A heavy, extended sans with an oblique slant and monoline stroke weight. Letterforms are built from rounded-rectangle geometry: corners are softened, bowls are squarish, and curves resolve into superelliptical arcs rather than true circles. Terminals are mostly flat and slightly angled, creating a brisk, forward-leaning rhythm. Counters are compact in rounded forms (like O and 0), while open shapes (like C and S) keep wide apertures, aiding recognition at display sizes. The overall fit feels slightly compressed inside each glyph with sturdy joins and consistent rounding across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to display typography where impact and motion matter: headlines, sports and esports identities, automotive or motorsport graphics, tech product branding, UI hero text, posters, packaging, and futuristic signage. It can work for short subheads, but the dense counters and strong slant suggest using it sparingly for longer passages.
The font projects speed and modernity, with a distinctly engineered tone that reads as sporty and tech-forward. Its rounded-square construction gives it a sleek, machined feel—more automotive or sci‑fi than humanist—while the slant adds urgency and motion. The result is assertive and contemporary rather than friendly or traditional.
The design appears intended to deliver a fast, contemporary voice using rounded-rect construction and a consistent oblique stance. Its geometry and sturdy strokes emphasize performance and precision, aiming for high visibility and a modern, engineered aesthetic across both letters and numerals.
Figures follow the same rounded-rect silhouette as the letters, with a notably squared 0 and a streamlined 1. Diagonals (e.g., V, W, X, Y, Z) are strong and clean, reinforcing the dynamic, forward-leaning texture in words. The sample text shows tight internal counters and sturdy strokes that favor headlines and short bursts over long-form reading.