Sans Superellipse Gulis 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Jano Round' by Craceltype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logotypes, playful, retro, friendly, chunky, techy, high impact, friendly modern, geometric identity, display clarity, rounded, geometric, soft corners, compact counters, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with superelliptical construction: curves read as softened rectangles and bowls stay broad and stable. Strokes are uniformly thick with blunt terminals and gently radiused corners, producing a solid, blocky rhythm. Apertures are generally tight and counters are compact, while curves on letters like C, G, S, and e maintain a consistent squared-round tension. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and a sturdy, straight-sided n/m; figures are equally robust with simplified, highly legible silhouettes.
Best suited to display sizes where its heavy weight and rounded-rect geometry can be a defining visual element—headlines, posters, packaging, and bold brand marks. It can also work for short UI labels or signage where a friendly, high-impact sans is needed, but extended small-size text may feel dense due to the compact counters.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, with a playful, slightly retro-futurist flavor. Its soft-cornered geometry feels friendly and modern while still carrying a chunky, arcade-like presence that reads as confident and informal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly geometric voice, using superelliptical forms and softened corners to balance strength with approachability. It emphasizes clear, simplified shapes and consistent curvature to create a memorable, contemporary display texture.
The wide set and large, dark shapes create strong word silhouettes, especially in headlines. The superelliptical curves and tight interior spaces give the design a distinctive “rounded-rectangle” signature that stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.