Sans Superellipse Gyliw 9 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sicret' by Mans Greback and 'Heavy Boxing' by Vozzy (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logotypes, playful, retro, friendly, futuristic, toy-like, display impact, modular geometry, brand voice, retro-tech, rounded, geometric, soft corners, blobby, stencil-like.
A heavy, monoline sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry with generously softened corners and broad curves. Counters are compact and often appear as circular or near-circular cutouts, giving many letters a punched, stencil-like feel (notably in A, B, D, O, P, R). Terminals are consistently squared-off with rounding rather than tapering, and the overall rhythm is blocky and modular. The lowercase leans on single-storey forms with simple construction, while distinctive shapes like the arched, n-like “m” and the rounded, open “e” reinforce a cohesive, superelliptical system. Numerals follow the same soft-rectilinear logic with stout, uniform strokes and simplified interiors.
Best suited to display roles where its chunky geometry and punched counters can be appreciated—headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and playful product identities. It also fits UI or game-related graphics when a friendly, retro-futuristic tone is desired, but it will be more effective in shorter text runs than in dense body copy.
The font communicates a cheerful, chunky personality with a clear retro-tech undertone. Its rounded, modular shapes feel approachable and toy-like, while the tight counters and squared arcs add a slightly futuristic, arcade or sci-fi interface flavor. Overall it reads as confident and attention-grabbing rather than understated.
The design appears intended to translate a rounded-rect, modular drawing system into a bold, characterful sans with strong silhouettes and a distinctive counter treatment. It prioritizes visual impact and a cohesive geometric motif over conventional text-neutrality.
At text sizes the dense interiors and small counters can darken the page color, while at display sizes the distinctive cutouts and rounded-rect construction become a defining feature. The simplified, geometric forms create strong silhouette recognition, especially in headlines and short phrases.