Sans Superellipse Gikoz 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Racon' by Ahmet Altun; 'Navine', 'Revx Neue', and 'Revx Neue Rounded' by OneSevenPointFive; and 'Reload' by Reserves (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, sporty, industrial, confident, techy, friendly, impact, legibility, modern branding, utility, chunky, rounded corners, soft-square, compact, geometric.
A heavy, compact sans with squared construction softened by large rounded corners. Curves resolve into superellipse-like bowls and counters, giving letters such as O, Q, and 0 a soft-rectangular silhouette rather than a true circle. Strokes are uniform and blunt-ended, with tight apertures and sturdy joins that keep forms dense and highly legible at distance. The lowercase is built with simple, utilitarian shapes (single-storey a and g), short extenders, and strong verticals; numerals follow the same blocky, rounded-rectangle logic for a cohesive, sign-like texture.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and bold callouts where impact and quick recognition matter. Its rounded-square geometry also fits product packaging, wayfinding, labels, and app or device-style UI headings that benefit from a sturdy, industrial-meets-friendly voice.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, with an energetic, sporty edge. Rounded corners keep it approachable, while the compact, engineered shapes suggest modern utility and toughness. Overall it reads as contemporary and assertive without feeling sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight and legibility through compact, rounded-rectangular forms that feel modern and engineered. It aims to balance rugged presence with softened edges, providing a contemporary display sans for branding and functional graphic environments.
Spacing and rhythm favor a compact, poster-forward presence, with wide internal rounding that maintains clarity in dense settings. The design language is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, making it suitable for system-like labeling where uniformity matters.