Sans Superellipse Kimo 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, retro, industrial, condensed, utilitarian, display, space saving, retro tone, technical display, monolinear, rounded corners, squared bowls, tall, compact.
A tall, compact sans with softly squared curves and rounded-rectangle counters that give letters a superelliptic, engineered feel. Strokes read largely monolinear with subtle modulation at joins, and terminals are consistently rounded, keeping the texture smooth despite the condensed proportions. Capitals are narrow and vertical, with open apertures in forms like C and G, while round letters (O, Q, 0) resolve into squarish ovals. Numerals follow the same tall, narrow rhythm, with simple, upright constructions and rounded ends that maintain a consistent color in text.
Well suited to headlines, posters, and short blocks of text where a condensed footprint is useful without feeling rigid. The rounded-square forms also make it a strong choice for signage, packaging, and branding systems that want a controlled, industrial flavor with friendly edges.
The overall tone is retro-industrial and utilitarian, reminiscent of mid-century signage and technical labeling. Its narrow, upright stance and rounded-squared geometry create a confident, pragmatic voice that feels both vintage and modernized.
Likely drawn to provide a space-efficient, condensed sans with a distinctive rounded-rectangle construction, balancing clarity with a stylized, retro-technical personality for display and titling contexts.
The design shows a deliberate mix of straight stems and softened corners, producing a steady vertical cadence and a compact word shape. Narrow punctuation and tight internal spaces suggest it will look best when given a touch of tracking in longer settings, while remaining striking at larger sizes.