Sans Superellipse Gilik 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'All Round Gothic' by Dharma Type, 'FF Mark' and 'FF Mark Paneuropean' by FontFont, 'MVB Embarcadero' by MVB, and 'TT Hoves Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, confident, playful, modern, approachable, impact, approachability, modernity, clarity, rounded, soft, chunky, geometric, compact.
A heavy, rounded sans with a superelliptical construction: bowls and counters read as rounded-rectangle shapes, and corners are broadly softened rather than perfectly circular. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing sturdy forms and compact apertures. Terminals are blunt and rounded, joins are smooth, and diagonals (e.g., K, V, W, X, Z) are simplified and blocky, reinforcing a solid, poster-like rhythm. Numerals are similarly stout and simplified, with large mass and clear silhouettes.
Best suited to large-scale applications where impact and friendliness are priorities, such as headlines, brand marks, packaging callouts, and bold signage. It can also work for short UI labels or social graphics when set with generous size and spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is upbeat and accessible, combining a modern geometric feel with soft, friendly curves. Its dense black presence feels confident and attention-grabbing, while the rounded shapes keep it from feeling harsh or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact, contemporary sans voice with softened geometry—pairing strong weight and simple silhouettes with rounded, approachable forms for branding-forward display typography.
Counters tend to be small relative to the stroke weight, which boosts impact at display sizes but can make fine details and tight spacing feel dense in longer text. The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a and g), enhancing the informal, contemporary character.