Sans Superellipse Gyliw 2 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, posters, headlines, packaging, branding, playful, retro, friendly, futuristic, quirky, distinctive voice, display impact, geometric branding, soft modernity, high readability, rounded, soft corners, geometric, superelliptic, chunky.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded-rectangle and superellipse construction throughout. Strokes are uniform and dense, with broad curves and softened terminals that keep counters open despite the weight. Many joins and corners are eased into radiused transitions, producing a smooth, molded feel rather than sharp intersections. Proportions lean wide and stable, with compact apertures and distinctive, simplified letter skeletons that favor clear silhouettes over traditional humanist modulation.
Works best for short-to-medium display settings where its rounded geometry and bold silhouettes can lead: logos, headlines, posters, product packaging, and brand systems aiming for a friendly retro-future feel. It can also suit UI titles or section headers when a distinctive, softened geometric voice is desired, but it is less appropriate for long-form reading where neutrality is required.
The overall tone is upbeat and characterful, mixing a mid-century display energy with a slightly space-age, techy smoothness. Its rounded geometry reads approachable and fun, while the strong black shapes add confidence and poster-like presence. The quirky constructions in a few letters introduce personality that feels suited to playful branding rather than neutral text work.
Likely designed to deliver a distinctive geometric identity built from superelliptic curves and rounded rectangles, balancing friendliness with a strong, modern presence. The emphasis appears to be on memorable shapes, consistent soft-corner construction, and high-impact readability at larger sizes.
The design relies on consistent rounding and squarish curves, giving many glyphs a “soft box” footprint. Numerals follow the same geometric logic, appearing sturdy and highly legible at display sizes. The sample text shows a lively rhythm with strong word shapes, though the stylization of certain letters is noticeable and becomes part of the voice.