Sans Superellipse Gilik 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Glober' by Fontfabric, 'Diodrum Cyrillic' and 'Diodrum Greek' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Achates' by Karandash, and 'Niva' by PeGGO Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, signage, friendly, bold, playful, modern, approachable, impact, approachability, modern branding, signage clarity, playful geometry, rounded, soft, chunky, compact, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and strongly softened corners throughout. Curves lean toward superelliptical, squared-off rounds, giving bowls and counters a cushioned, blocky feel rather than a purely circular geometry. Strokes are uniform and sturdy, terminals are blunt, and the overall rhythm is tight and stable with little calligraphic modulation. The lowercase shows simple, sturdy constructions with a single-storey a and g, a short-armed t, and generous, rounded counters that keep forms open at large display sizes.
Best suited to display applications where weight and rounded geometry can carry personality—headlines, logos, packaging, and promotional graphics. It can also work for short UI labels or wayfinding when a friendly, high-impact sans is needed, though the dense color and tight spacing feel are most at home at larger sizes.
The tone is confident and upbeat, projecting friendliness through its rounded geometry while retaining a solid, impactful presence. It reads as contemporary and slightly toy-like, making it feel inviting rather than severe despite the weight.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft-edged, contemporary character, combining robust geometric construction with rounded corners to keep the voice approachable. It prioritizes clear silhouettes and a consistent, cushioned rhythm for branding-forward typography.
Digits are bold and highly legible with simplified, geometric shapes that match the softened-square rounding of the letters. The uppercase set carries strong signage-like clarity, while the lowercase adds a casual, approachable voice, especially noticeable in the rounded joins and compact apertures.