Sans Superellipse Geket 13 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gibstone' by Eko Bimantara, 'HD Node Sans' by HyperDeluxe, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Ordina' by Schriftlabor, 'Tablet Gothic' by TypeTogether, 'Palo' by TypeUnion, and 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, athletic, assertive, compact, playful, retro, impact, speed, approachability, branding, rounded, sturdy, slanted, blocky, high impact.
A heavy, slanted sans with compact proportions and rounded-rectangle construction in the bowls and counters. Strokes are broadly uniform with smooth, softened corners and a slightly compressed feel that keeps letters tight and punchy. Curves on C, G, O, and S read as superelliptical rather than geometric circles, while joins and terminals stay clean and unadorned. Numerals are thick and stable, with simplified shapes designed to hold up at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a strong, energetic voice is needed. It works well for sports or streetwear-style identity systems, packaging callouts, and bold typographic lockups. In longer passages, it’s likely most effective for short bursts—subheads, pull quotes, and promotional messaging.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, with a sporty, poster-forward attitude. The rounded squareness adds a friendly, approachable edge, keeping the weight from feeling harsh. It evokes fast-moving branding and headline typography where impact and momentum matter.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a forward-leaning stance, combining muscular weight with rounded geometry for approachability. Its simplified, superelliptical forms prioritize bold recognition and consistent texture in large-scale typography.
The slant and dense letterforms create strong forward rhythm in text lines, while the generous stroke mass favors short phrases over extended reading. The design’s rounded corners and compact counters help maintain clarity in large-size applications, especially in high-contrast color treatments.