Sans Superellipse Gykek 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nicomedia' by Artegra, 'Plasma' by Corradine Fonts, 'Absalon' by Michael Nordstrom Kjaer, 'RBNo3.1' by René Bieder, and 'Celdum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports graphics, packaging, tech, sporty, industrial, futuristic, bold, high impact, modern geometry, engineered feel, brand presence, display clarity, rounded corners, blocky, compact counters, squared bowls, stencil-like notches.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick and monolinear, with compact internal counters and a slightly condensed feel inside each glyph despite the broad overall footprint. Many forms rely on squared bowls and superelliptic curves (notably in C, G, O, Q, and the numerals), while diagonals are clean and sturdy (A, K, V, W, X, Y). Several glyphs show small angular cut-ins or notches at joins and terminals, giving a subtly engineered, modular texture rather than purely smooth geometry.
Best suited to display applications where bold, geometric letterforms can carry visual identity—such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and sports or tech-oriented graphics. It also works well for short UI labels or section headers when a strong, compact voice is desired.
The font projects a confident, high-impact tone with a modern, machine-made character. Its rounded-square geometry reads as contemporary and tech-forward, while the dense weight and crisp edges add a sporty, industrial energy suited to attention-grabbing headlines.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact through squared, rounded geometry and tightly controlled counters, balancing friendliness from softened corners with a rugged, engineered finish. The overall system prioritizes legibility at large sizes and a distinctive, contemporary silhouette for branding-forward use.
Uppercase and lowercase share a cohesive, squared-off skeleton, with single-storey a and g and a straightforward, utilitarian rhythm in text. Numerals are similarly constructed with rounded rectangular loops and firm horizontals, maintaining strong presence and uniform color in large sizes.