Sans Superellipse Gariv 11 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5, 'ITC Franklin' by ITC, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Argot' by K-Type, and 'DIN Next' and 'DIN Next Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, editorial display, sporty, urgent, assertive, industrial, retro, impact, speed, space saving, attention grabbing, branding, compressed, oblique, blocky, rounded corners, high impact.
A heavy, oblique sans with compressed proportions and compact counters. Strokes are thick and even, with a squared-off, superelliptical construction that rounds corners rather than using sharp joins. Curves on letters like C, G, O, and S read as rounded rectangles, while diagonals (A, K, V, W, X) keep a tight, forward-leaning rhythm. The overall texture is dense and dark, with short terminals and minimal modulation, producing a strong, uniform headline color.
Best suited to display applications where bold emphasis and a fast, energetic silhouette are desired—sports branding, promotional posters, attention-grabbing headlines, and packaging. It also works well for short editorial callouts or section headers where a dense, condensed texture helps conserve space while maintaining punch.
The tone is forceful and kinetic, with a clear sense of speed from the slant and condensed stance. It feels sporty and utilitarian—more about impact and momentum than refinement—while the rounded-rectangle shapes add a slightly retro, engineered flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in tight horizontal space, combining an oblique stance for motion with rounded-rectangle forms for a robust, engineered feel. It prioritizes strong silhouette, consistent weight, and high visibility for display-driven typography.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, sturdy skeleton, and the numerals echo the same compact, blocky forms. The oblique angle is strong enough to read as motion, yet the letterforms remain stable and legible at display sizes, especially in short bursts of text.