Sans Superellipse Gakik 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rice' by Font Kitchen, 'Chreed' by Glyphminds Studios, 'Chandler Mountain' by Mega Type, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, and 'Crossfit' and 'Crossfit Core' by TypeThis!Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, punchy, retro, industrial, space saving, high impact, speed cue, branding, condensed, oblique, blocky, rounded corners, compact.
A compact, tightly set sans with a strong forward slant and heavy, uniform strokes. Letterforms are built from rounded-rectangle geometry: curved characters (like C, O, S) read as squarish superellipses rather than perfect circles, while corners and terminals feel clipped yet softened. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and joins are sturdy and closed, giving the design a dense, high-impact texture. The numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, engineered rhythm, with minimal stroke modulation and crisp, clean edges.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where a compact, high-energy word shape is needed—especially in sports, motorsport, fitness, and action-oriented design. It can also work well for packaging callouts, price bursts, and short signage messages where quick recognition and punchy emphasis matter.
The overall tone is forceful and kinetic, with a no-nonsense, performance-driven attitude. Its oblique stance and compact massing suggest speed, pressure, and confidence, leaning into a bold, utilitarian voice with a hint of vintage sports and action branding.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, pairing a strong forward slant with rounded-rectangular construction for a modern, engineered feel. It emphasizes bold presence and momentum, optimized for attention-grabbing display typography rather than extended reading.
The font’s squarish rounds and tight apertures create strong silhouette recognition at display sizes, while the dense interior spaces can make long text feel heavy. The slant is assertive rather than calligraphic, and the forms prioritize impact over delicacy.