Sans Superellipse Gyked 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Handel Gothic' and 'ITC Handel Gothic Arabic' by ITC, 'RBNo3.1' by René Bieder, 'Celdum' by The Northern Block, and 'Obvia Wide' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logos, packaging, tech, industrial, confident, modern, playful, impact, modernization, geometric clarity, signage feel, friendly strength, blocky, squared-round, geometric, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle (superelliptic) forms. Curves are squared-off with large corner radii, producing boxy bowls and counters, while straight strokes stay uniform in thickness for a dense, low-modulation texture. Proportions lean broad and stable, with compact apertures, short terminals, and crisp joins; diagonals (as in V/W/X/Y) are sturdy and slightly softened at the corners rather than razor-sharp. The lowercase is large and simplified, with single-storey a and g, and overall spacing that reads tight and poster-friendly at display sizes.
Best suited to high-impact display work such as headlines, posters, branding systems, logos, packaging, and product/UI titling where a strong, geometric voice is desirable. It can also work for short labels and wayfinding-style text, especially when set with generous tracking to offset the dense shapes.
The tone is bold and assertive with a distinctly contemporary, tech-and-signage feel. The rounded-square geometry adds approachability and a toy-like solidity, balancing toughness with a friendly, modern character.
The design appears aimed at delivering a robust, highly legible display sans with a signature rounded-square construction—combining the authority of a heavy grotesk with a more playful, contemporary geometry for modern branding and interface-forward aesthetics.
Round letters like O/Q and numerals such as 0/8/9 emphasize squared counters, giving the face a distinctive “soft block” rhythm. The uppercase and figures appear especially optimized for impact, while the simplified lowercase maintains clarity in short text but keeps a compact, chunky voice.