Sans Superellipse Guriy 4 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cybersport' by Anton Kokoshka, 'Military Jr34' by Casloop Studio, 'Aspire Narrow' by Grype, 'Refinery' by Kimmy Design, 'B52' by Komet & Flicker, and 'Quarca' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, packaging, signage, tech, retro, friendly, sturdy, playful, display impact, tech branding, geometric system, softened industrial, rounded, squared, geometric, chunky, compact.
This typeface uses heavy, even strokes and rounded-rectangle construction throughout, producing squared counters and softly radiused corners. Curves resolve into superelliptical shapes rather than true circles, and terminals are consistently blunt and rounded, giving a compact, blocky silhouette. Apertures are relatively closed (notably in C, S, and e), and bowls tend to be squarish with generous internal rounding. The lowercase shows sturdy, simple forms with short joins and minimal modulation, while numerals follow the same rounded-square logic with clear, uniform weight.
Best suited for headlines, wordmarks, and short bursts of text where a strong, compact presence is desirable. It can work well for packaging, signage, UI headings, and tech-leaning editorial callouts that benefit from a rounded-square aesthetic. For extended reading, larger sizes and generous line spacing help maintain legibility.
The overall tone feels technological and retro-futuristic, like industrial labeling or classic digital-era branding. Its softened corners keep it approachable and friendly, while the dense, squared shapes convey strength and reliability. The rhythm is assertive and graphic, lending a playful, arcade-like energy without becoming novelty-driven.
The design intention appears to be a bold, highly geometric sans with superelliptical construction—mixing industrial sturdiness with rounded friendliness. It aims to deliver a distinctive display voice that remains systematic and consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
The font’s geometry emphasizes right angles softened by consistent radii, creating a cohesive ‘soft-square’ theme across letters and figures. Spacing appears tuned for display clarity, with compact sidebearings that help words form solid, sign-like blocks. In longer text, the heavy color and closed apertures increase density, making it most comfortable at larger sizes.