Sans Superellipse Gakiy 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rice' by Font Kitchen, 'Asket' by Glen Jan, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Reznik' by The Northern Block, 'Breuer Headline' by TypeTrust, and 'Palo' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, impactful, energetic, assertive, retro, attention grab, speed cue, headline impact, brand stamping, poster utility, oblique, chunky, rounded, compact, industrial.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad, compact proportions and rounded-rectangle construction in curved forms. Strokes are thick and uniform with minimal modulation, and terminals are generally squared-off but softened by rounded corners. Counters are tight and apertures are relatively closed, giving the letters a dense, high-ink silhouette. The italic angle is consistent and firm, with sturdy diagonals and simplified joins that keep the texture bold and continuous across words.
Best suited to headlines and short, high-impact copy where its bold, oblique presence can do the work—posters, sports and team identity, event graphics, packaging callouts, and attention-forward signage. It can work for subheads and short blurbs when set with comfortable spacing, but it’s less suited to long-form reading at small sizes due to its tight counters and heavy overall color.
The overall tone is fast, punchy, and confident, with a familiar athletic and industrial edge. Its slanted stance and compressed, blocky forms convey motion and urgency while staying friendly due to the softened geometry. It reads like display typography built to grab attention rather than whisper.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, motion-driven display voice: a geometric, rounded-rectangle sans pushed into a compact, slanted stance for immediate emphasis and high visibility. It prioritizes uniformity and punch over delicacy, aiming for clear branding silhouettes and high-energy messaging.
In text, the weight and tight counters create a strong, dark typographic color, so generous tracking and line spacing can help maintain clarity. The numerals and uppercase forms feel especially poster-like, while the lowercase retains the same dense rhythm and compact spacing.