Sans Superellipse Gyliw 8 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'FF Tokyo' by FontFont, 'Sicret' and 'Sicret Mono' by Mans Greback, and 'Matech' by Marvadesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, retro, friendly, chunky, quirky, display impact, friendly tone, retro styling, geometric consistency, rounded, soft corners, geometric, compact, high contrast (ink-to-pt.
A heavy, rounded sans with softly squared (superellipse-like) bowls and terminals that keep corners smooth while preserving a blocky silhouette. Strokes are consistently thick, producing strong, poster-like color and simplified counters that remain open but compact. Curves tend to resolve into flattened arcs rather than perfect circles, and several joins emphasize a squared rhythm, giving the alphabet a sturdy, sculpted feel. The lowercase is compact with short ascenders/descenders and a relatively small x-height impression, while numerals follow the same chunky, rounded-rect geometry for a cohesive set.
Best suited to display use: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, and brand marks that benefit from a soft, chunky geometry. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when large enough to preserve interior openings, but it’s primarily a statement face rather than a long-text workhorse.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a distinct retro-pop flavor. Its rounded, cushioned forms feel friendly and informal, while the weight and squared curves add a confident, slightly toy-like punch that reads as fun rather than formal.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, rounded-rect aesthetic—combining geometric structure with softened corners to create a distinctive, approachable display voice.
The design favors bold silhouettes over delicate internal detail, which helps it hold together at large sizes but can make smaller settings feel dense. Spacing appears generous enough to prevent collisions in the sample text, supporting a lively rhythm in headlines and short phrases.