Sans Superellipse Kybov 5 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, techy, futuristic, sporty, playful, assertive, impact, modernity, geometric clarity, brand presence, display emphasis, rounded, blocky, squarish, extended, soft corners.
A heavy, extended sans built from squarish, superellipse-like forms with generously rounded corners and mostly uniform stroke thickness. Counters are compact and rectangular, with openings kept tight, creating a dense, solid color on the page. Terminals are clean and blunt, and curves resolve into softened rectangles rather than circles. The rhythm is steady and geometric, with simplified shapes and minimal modulation, giving the glyphs a machined, modular feel across letters and numerals.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and sports or esports-style graphics where a strong geometric presence is desired. It also works well for large UI labels or titles that benefit from a bold, rounded-tech aesthetic.
The overall tone feels futuristic and industrial, with a sporty, arcade-like confidence. Its rounded rectangles soften the mass, keeping it approachable and slightly playful while still projecting strength and impact.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a clean, modern geometry—using rounded-rectangle construction to balance toughness with friendliness. It prioritizes bold display readability and a cohesive, stylized texture over delicate detail.
Straight horizontals and verticals dominate, while diagonals are sparingly used and kept broad, reinforcing the sturdy, engineered look. Numerals echo the same rounded-rect geometry, and the design holds together well in all-caps settings where its compact counters and wide stance read as a unified block.