Sans Superellipse Gykif 14 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Olney' by Philatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, techy, futuristic, industrial, confident, sporty, impact, modernize, futurism, technical tone, branding, squared, rounded corners, geometric, blocky, compact counters.
A heavy, geometric sans built from squared-off forms with generously rounded corners, giving many curves a superellipse/rounded-rectangle feel. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, and terminals are blunt, producing a dense, steady texture. Counters tend to be compact and rectangular, with clean, engineered apertures; curves often resolve into flat segments rather than fully circular bowls. The lowercase is sturdy and utilitarian, with a short-shouldered, mechanical rhythm and clear, monoline construction that stays consistent across letters and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, branding marks, and short statements where its compact counters and blocky geometry can read clearly. It works well for tech and gaming visuals, product packaging, signage, and sports or automotive-style identities that benefit from a strong, engineered presence.
The overall tone feels modern and machine-made: bold, purposeful, and slightly retro-futurist. Its rounded-square geometry reads as technical and sporty, suggesting interfaces, equipment labeling, and sci‑fi or arcade-inspired styling without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a controlled, modular geometry—pairing rounded-square curves with straight segments to create a contemporary, system-like voice. It emphasizes consistency and a technical silhouette over calligraphic nuance, aiming for assertive display performance and a recognizable, futuristic character.
At text sizes the strong weight and tight interior spaces create a punchy, high-impact color that favors display use. The distinctive rounded-rectangle ‘O’/‘0’ family and squarish bowls create a cohesive set, while angled forms like A, K, V, W, X, and Y add sharp energy that balances the softened corners.