Sans Superellipse Gunul 16 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, logos, posters, ui display, futuristic, tech, retro, modular, playful, tech identity, modular system, display impact, retro futurism, rounded, squared, geometric, compact, monoline.
A geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle (superellipse) forms, with broad curves, squared counters, and consistently softened corners. Strokes are heavy and mostly monoline, with compact apertures and frequent vertical terminals that end in clean, rounded cuts. The rhythm is tight and slightly mechanical, favoring squared bowls and chamfer-like joins over calligraphic modulation, which keeps texture even in longer text. Figures and capitals read as designed in the same system, emphasizing blocky silhouettes and stable baseline alignment.
Best suited to display typography where its compact, rounded-square geometry can read as a strong visual motif—headlines, brand marks, packaging, posters, and tech-forward UI labels. It can also work for short blocks of text or captions when generous spacing is available, but it is most impactful at medium-to-large sizes where counters and apertures remain clear.
The overall tone is distinctly techno and forward-looking, with a hint of retro digital signage. Its rounded-square construction feels engineered and modular, while the softened corners keep it approachable rather than harsh. The result is a confident, graphic voice suited to contemporary interfaces and sci‑fi flavored branding.
The design appears intended to translate a modular, rounded-rectilinear construction into a friendly but engineered sans, prioritizing strong silhouettes and consistent system logic. It aims to deliver a distinctive tech identity while remaining smooth and contemporary through rounded corners and uniform stroke behavior.
The letterforms lean toward closed shapes and small openings, which increases visual density and strengthens a display presence. Many characters rely on distinctive internal notches or squared counters for differentiation, giving the set a consistent, systemized feel across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.