Sans Superellipse Gakuy 11 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'FF Clan' and 'FF Good' by FontFont, 'Calton' by LetterMaker, 'Roihu' by Melvastype, 'Fuse V.2' and 'Fuse V.2 Printed' by W Type Foundry, and 'Bommer Sans' by dooType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, titles, sporty, confident, playful, energetic, punchy, impact, momentum, approachability, modernity, display, slanted, soft corners, rounded, bulky, compact.
A very heavy, forward-slanted sans with rounded-rectangular construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are broadly uniform with minimal contrast, and counters are relatively tight, creating dense, compact lettershapes. Curves read as superelliptical rather than circular, while terminals are clean and blunt. Proportions lean wide and sturdy in caps, with a tall, robust lowercase that keeps bowls large and stems thick; numerals follow the same blocky, rounded rhythm for strong consistency.
Best suited to display settings where impact matters: headlines, posters, campaign graphics, sports or event branding, and bold packaging callouts. It can work for short, emphatic UI labels or social graphics when set with generous size and breathing room, but its dense forms are most effective in brief bursts rather than long passages.
The overall tone is bold and kinetic, with a friendly toughness that feels athletic and promotional. Its slant and compact massing add urgency and momentum, while the rounded geometry keeps it approachable rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended as a high-impact, modern display sans that combines a strong italic stance with rounded-rectangle geometry for a mix of speed and friendliness. It prioritizes bold presence and consistent, chunky shapes that hold up in large, attention-grabbing applications.
In the sample text, the heavy weight and narrow apertures produce strong color and high impact, especially at larger sizes. The italic angle is noticeable and consistent, giving lines a continuous forward push; spacing appears tuned for headline density rather than airy text settings.