Sans Superellipse Gymap 13 is a very bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rigid Square' by Dharma Type, 'Mercurial' by Grype, 'Celdum' and 'Metral' by The Northern Block, and 'Kongress' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, sporty, retro, tech, confident, impact, geometric unity, approachability, legibility, squared, rounded, chunky, compact, blocky.
A heavy, compact sans with squared, superellipse-inspired curves and consistently rounded corners. Strokes are largely uniform, with broad proportions and sturdy counters that stay open despite the weight. Curved letters (C, G, O, S) read as rounded rectangles rather than true circles, while diagonals (K, V, W, X, Y) are blunt and stable with minimal taper. Lowercase forms are simplified and sturdy, with short ascenders/descenders and a single-storey a and g; punctuation-like details (dots, terminals) are blocky and squared-off to match the overall geometry.
Best suited for high-impact display settings such as headlines, posters, logos, packaging, and wayfinding where bold shapes and quick recognition matter. It also works well for short UI labels or dashboards when a rugged, geometric voice is desired, though its dense texture is most effective at larger sizes.
The font communicates strength and practicality with a friendly, engineered softness from its rounded corners. It carries a utilitarian, contemporary tone that also nods to retro industrial and athletic signage. Overall it feels assertive and legible, built to look solid at a glance.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum presence with a clean, geometric system: squared curves, rounded corners, and simplified construction that stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures. The aim reads as a tough, modern display sans that remains approachable by avoiding sharp corners and fragile details.
The design emphasizes straight segments and softened corners, producing a consistent "machined" rhythm across the alphabet. Numerals match the letterforms’ rounded-rect geometry, keeping a cohesive, signage-ready texture in running text. The overall color is dense and even, giving headlines a strong, poster-like presence.