Sans Superellipse Gagup 13 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Industrie' by Fontsmith, 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Margit' by Schriftlabor, and 'Fenomen Sans' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, dynamic, industrial, confident, space saving, speed emphasis, high impact, bold branding, condensed, oblique, blocky, rounded corners, compact.
A compact, heavy oblique sans with rounded-rectangle construction and tightly controlled apertures. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense letterforms and a strong, continuous color in text. Curves read as superelliptical rather than purely circular, and terminals are clean and blunt, giving the design a sturdy, engineered feel. Overall spacing is tight and efficient, favoring short, wide counters and a forward-leaning rhythm that emphasizes speed.
Well suited to headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where strong emphasis and a sense of motion are desirable. It can work effectively for sports or automotive branding, bold packaging callouts, and attention-grabbing signage, especially at medium to large sizes where the dense forms stay clear.
The font projects energy and forward motion, with a punchy, assertive tone suited to high-impact messaging. Its compressed, slanted stance feels sporty and urgent, while the rounded geometry keeps it from feeling harsh or overly technical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, combining a speed-oriented slant with rounded, block-like shapes for a robust, contemporary look. It prioritizes presence and momentum over subtlety, aiming for bold readability and a distinctive, compact silhouette.
Round letters maintain a squared-off softness, and the numerals share the same compact, forceful presence, supporting consistent emphasis across mixed alphanumeric settings. In longer lines the dark texture becomes a key stylistic feature, favoring bold statements over delicate hierarchy.