Sans Superellipse Gakiy 13 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rice' by Font Kitchen, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Allotrope' by Kostic, 'Karibu' by ROHH, 'Scansky' by Satori TF, 'Sans Beam' by Stawix, and 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports, branding, packaging, sporty, assertive, energetic, retro, impact, momentum, bold branding, display clarity, oblique, blocky, rounded, compact, punchy.
A heavy, slanted sans with compact, superelliptical construction and strongly rounded corners. Strokes are thick and even, with smooth, squared-off curves that read like rounded rectangles rather than classical ovals. Counters are tight and apertures are modest, creating a dense, high-impact texture; terminals are blunt and clean, with occasional notched or angled joins that reinforce a mechanical, engineered feel. The rhythm is punchy and forward-leaning, and the numerals match the letterforms with similarly sturdy, rounded shapes.
Best suited to headlines, short slogans, posters, and logo-style wordmarks where impact and speed cues are desirable. It also fits sports and fitness identities, event graphics, and packaging that benefits from a bold, compact, attention-grabbing typographic voice.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and confident, evoking sports branding, action-oriented headlines, and bold promotional messaging. Its oblique stance and dense color give it an energetic, “in motion” presence that feels contemporary with a hint of retro display styling.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a streamlined, rounded-rect geometry and a built-in forward slant. It prioritizes immediacy and brand presence, emphasizing a strong silhouette and energetic texture over delicate detail.
At larger sizes it reads crisply and with strong personality; in longer text the tight counters and heavy mass can quickly dominate the page. The italics are integral to the design rather than a simple slant, giving the letterforms a purposeful, aerodynamic silhouette.