Sans Superellipse Kawo 10 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Diamante EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Greisen' by Groteskly Yours, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Diamante Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Diamante' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Herd' by Wahyu and Sani Co. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, apparel, sporty, urgent, industrial, action, impact, speed, compactness, display, condensed, oblique, blocky, rounded corners, ink-trap cuts.
A heavy, condensed oblique sans with compact proportions and tightly enclosed counters. Strokes are monolinear and block-like, with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) curves in bowls and terminals, giving the shapes a softened but muscular silhouette. Many joins and inner corners show sharp, triangular notches or cut-ins that read like ink traps, adding bite and improving separation at tight apertures. The rhythm is upright in construction but clearly slanted, with short, sturdy horizontals and squared-off details that keep the texture dense and uniform across words and numbers.
Best suited to short, high-visibility settings such as headlines, posters, sports and fitness identities, apparel graphics, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for labels and UI moments that need emphasis, though its dense texture favors larger sizes and concise copy.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and utilitarian—more about impact than refinement. The slant and compact width suggest speed and momentum, while the chunky forms and corner cuts add a tough, engineered character reminiscent of sports branding and industrial signage.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a compact footprint, combining rounded-rectangle geometry with aggressive corner cut-ins to keep letterforms distinct under heavy weight. Its oblique stance and condensed set aim to communicate speed and strength while maintaining a cohesive, logo-ready silhouette.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, compressed stance, producing a dark, high-impact color in text. Counters stay relatively small and the diagonals (notably in letters like K, V, W, X) emphasize the forward lean, reinforcing a dynamic, performance-oriented feel.