Sans Superellipse Gakiy 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Asket' by Glen Jan, 'Sztos' by Machalski, 'Scansky' by Satori TF, 'Sans Beam' by Stawix, 'Palo' by TypeUnion, and 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, assertive, energetic, punchy, modern, impact, speed, branding, display, slanted, compact, rounded corners, blocky, soft curves.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with compact, block-like silhouettes and smoothly rounded corners. Forms lean toward squarish superellipse geometry—round counters inside sturdier outer shapes—creating a dense, even color. Stroke endings are generally blunt, with occasional angled cuts and wedge-like joins that emphasize momentum. The lowercase shows a tall, prominent x-height with short ascenders/descenders, and the numerals share the same chunky, rounded-rectangle construction for a cohesive set.
Best suited for display settings where bold, slanted letterforms need to command attention—headlines, posters, sports or action-oriented branding, and high-impact packaging. It can also work for short signage and callouts, especially at larger sizes where its dense shapes and rounded geometry read clearly.
The overall tone is forceful and kinetic, combining athletic urgency with a friendly softness from the rounded corners. It reads as contemporary and promotional, prioritizing impact and speed over delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a sense of speed and modernity, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep the weight approachable while maintaining a strong, compact presence.
Large apertures and generous counters help the heavy weight stay readable, while the consistent rightward slant creates a strong directional rhythm across lines. The rounded, squared-off bowls (notably in C/G/O/Q and 0/8/9) reinforce the font’s unified geometric theme.