Sans Superellipse Gukid 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Transit' by FontFont; 'Neue Frutiger', 'Neue Frutiger Cyrillic', and 'Neue Frutiger Paneuropean' by Linotype; and 'Dalle' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, sturdy, industrial, friendly, assertive, utilitarian, impact, clarity, modernity, durability, rounded corners, square-leaning, compact, blocky, high legibility.
A compact, heavy sans with square-leaning geometry softened by rounded corners. Curves read as superelliptical (rounded-rectangle) forms, while straight strokes stay flat and even, producing a solid, low-detail silhouette. Counters are relatively tight and rectangular/oval, terminals are blunt, and joins are clean and mostly orthogonal, giving the design a dense, stable rhythm. The lowercase is straightforward and workmanlike, with a single-storey a and g and generally short, sturdy extenders; numerals follow the same squared, robust construction.
Best suited for short-to-medium text where impact and clarity matter: headlines, posters, wayfinding/signage, packaging, and bold brand statements. It can also work for UI labels and badges where a sturdy, compact voice is helpful, though the dense counters suggest avoiding very small sizes for long passages.
The overall tone is confident and practical, with a friendly edge coming from the rounded corners. It feels modern and no-nonsense—more engineered than elegant—well suited to bold, direct messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, contemporary sans voice built from rounded-rectangle geometry—prioritizing durability, consistency, and quick recognition over finesse. Its simplified, squared curves and blunt terminals aim for high visibility and a straightforward, modern tone.
The shapes emphasize interior negative space as simple blocks, which keeps forms readable at a distance while maintaining a compact texture in paragraphs. Round letters like O and C retain a squared feel rather than becoming fully circular, reinforcing the font’s structural, sign-like character.