Sans Superellipse Gakot 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Aago' by Positype, and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, posters, packaging, logotypes, sporty, punchy, confident, energetic, modern, impact, speed, modern branding, display emphasis, athletic tone, oblique, compact, rounded, blocky, soft corners.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded-rectangle construction and broad, simplified counters. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and terminals are predominantly squared off but softened by generous corner rounding. Curves (C, G, O, S, 0, 3, 8) read as superelliptical rather than purely circular, while diagonals in A, K, V, W, X and the angled top of t reinforce a forward-leaning, kinetic rhythm. Lowercase forms are sturdy and compact, with short, rounded shoulders and a single-storey a; spacing appears built for impact at larger sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, sports and event branding, bold advertising, packaging callouts, and logo wordmarks where the oblique stance and dense weight can carry the composition. It can also work for large-scale wayfinding or title treatments when you want a strong, energetic voice rather than prolonged reading comfort.
The overall tone is assertive and fast, with a sporty, poster-ready presence. Rounded corners keep the weight from feeling harsh, giving it a friendly but forceful voice that suggests motion, competition, and contemporary branding.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch with a streamlined, geometric feel: thick strokes, rounded-rectangle curves, and a consistent oblique angle that reads as fast and contemporary. It prioritizes immediate recognition and brand presence through simplified shapes and tight, forceful rhythm.
Numerals are wide and bold with clear, simplified silhouettes; the 1 is strongly slanted with a pronounced wedge-like top, and the 4 uses a compact, closed-ish geometry that matches the font’s blocky logic. The lowercase g has a single-storey form with a robust bowl and a tight ear, and the dot on i/j is a clean, round element that stays visually centered within the slanted structure.