Sans Superellipse Gakev 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype and 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, apparel, sports, poster, industrial, urgent, loud, impact, compactness, speed, display, condensed, slanted, blocky, rounded corners, high impact.
A compact, condensed sans with a pronounced forward slant and heavy, uniform strokes. Counters are tight and often rectangular-oval in feel, with rounded corners that keep the bold mass from looking harsh. Curves (like in C, O, S) read as superellipse-like rounds, while straight-sided letters (E, F, H, N) maintain a rigid, compressed rhythm. Terminals are mostly blunt and squared, and the overall spacing is tight, creating a dense, high-ink texture that holds together strongly at large sizes.
Best suited to bold headlines, team or event branding, and short display copy where impact is the priority. It can work well on posters, packaging, and apparel graphics, especially when set with ample tracking and leading. For longer passages or small UI text, the tight counters and dense texture may reduce readability.
The tone is assertive and high-energy, with a dynamic, fast-moving stance that suggests speed and impact. Its compressed build and aggressive slant give it a competitive, sporty feel, suited to attention-grabbing statements rather than quiet reading.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a compact width, combining a forward-leaning stance with rounded, superellipse-like forms to keep the weight feeling cohesive and contemporary. It prioritizes momentum and presence over openness, making it ideal for emphatic, graphic typography.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistently condensed skeleton, with rounded geometry showing through even in heavy joins. Numerals are similarly compact and sturdy, designed to match the same dense, forward-leaning color. The sample text shows strong line presence but reduced interior openness, so clarity depends on generous sizing and spacing.