Sans Superellipse Gilik 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'HongKong' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Frygia' by Stawix, and 'Duran' and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, confident, playful, modern, approachable, display impact, approachability, modern branding, high visibility, chunky, rounded, soft corners, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft-cornered geometry and a distinctly blocky, superellipse feel in curves and counters. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense, stable letterforms and a strong color on the page. Round characters like O/C/G and numerals lean toward rounded-rectangle construction, while terminals are generally blunt and squared-off with slight rounding. Proportions favor a large x-height and short extenders, keeping lowercase compact and highly prominent in text.
Best suited to headlines, display typography, and brand-led applications where a strong, friendly voice is needed—such as posters, packaging, storefront signage, and bold UI labels. It can work for short bursts of text, but the heavy weight and compact forms are most effective when given room to breathe at larger sizes.
The overall tone is bold and upbeat, combining a friendly softness with a confident, poster-like presence. Its rounded geometry reads contemporary and approachable rather than technical, giving headlines an energetic, playful warmth without becoming informal or handwritten.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a soft, approachable edge, using rounded-rectangle construction to feel contemporary and robust. It prioritizes legibility at display sizes while maintaining a consistent, tightly unified rhythm across letters and numbers.
Spacing and sidebearings appear tuned for large-scale impact, with counters kept relatively open for a weight this heavy. Distinctive moments include a sturdy, rectangular feel in E/F/T and a simplified, compact lowercase structure that maintains clarity despite the dense weight.