Sans Superellipse Gymaw 9 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Siro' by Dharma Type, 'EB Corp' by Eko Bimantara, and 'Obvia' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, packaging, app ui, friendly, modern, confident, playful, techy, impact, approachability, modernity, clarity, branding, rounded, blocky, geometric, compact, clean.
A heavy, rounded sans with superelliptical construction and consistently thick strokes. Curves are squarish and softly cornered, giving counters a rounded-rectangle feel, while straight stems and arms terminate in clean, blunt ends. The lowercase has a notably tall x-height and compact apertures, with single-storey forms for characters like a and g that reinforce the geometric, simplified build. Numerals and capitals follow the same sturdy, rounded geometry, producing an even, high-impact texture in both single glyphs and running text.
Best suited to display roles where its dense weight and rounded geometry can carry personality: headlines, branding marks, packaging, posters, and bold UI elements. It can also work for short paragraphs or labels when set with generous size and spacing to preserve counter clarity.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, combining a friendly softness from the rounded corners with a confident, contemporary presence. It reads as playful and slightly tech-forward—more “product UI” and “branding” than editorial—without feeling decorative or quirky.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, geometric voice, using superellipse-based round forms to create a distinctive, contemporary silhouette. It prioritizes uniform weight, compact structure, and clear, simplified letterforms for strong recognition in branding and interface contexts.
Tight interior spaces and small apertures become more pronounced at smaller sizes, while larger settings emphasize the smooth, superelliptical curves and strong rhythm. Angular joins in letters like K, V, W, X and Y add a crisp counterpoint to the rounded bowls elsewhere, keeping the style from feeling overly soft.