Sans Superellipse Gylun 2 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Compasse' by Dharma Type, 'Gilam' by Fontfabric, 'Carnac' and 'Carnas' by Hoftype, 'PF DIN Display Pro' by Parachute, and 'Core Gothic M' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, techy, assertive, playful, friendly, industrial, high impact, modern geometric, brand voice, display clarity, friendly tech, rounded corners, squared curves, boxy, compact, soft terminals.
This typeface has a chunky, geometric construction built from rounded-rectangle curves and flat-sided bowls. Strokes are consistently heavy with smooth, softened corners, producing a steady, monoline rhythm. Counters tend to be compact and rectangular, with broad joins and minimal contrast, while diagonals and angled cuts add snap to letters like K, V, W, X, and Y. Overall proportions feel sturdy and slightly condensed in their interior space, emphasizing solid silhouettes and clear, simplified forms.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, poster typography, brand marks, packaging, and bold UI callouts where its blocky rounded geometry can read at a glance. It can also work for signage and labels, especially at larger sizes where the compact counters and heavy strokes maintain strong presence.
The tone is modern and punchy, balancing an industrial, engineered feel with approachable softness from the rounded corners. Its squared curves suggest a tech or gaming sensibility, while the generous weight and simplified shapes keep it friendly and confident rather than sharp or austere.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-visibility sans with superelliptical shapes—combining the clarity of simple geometric construction with softened corners for approachability. It prioritizes strong silhouette recognition and a distinctive, squared-round voice for display-forward typography.
Round letters (like O, C, and G) read as superelliptical rather than purely circular, and the lowercase shows single-storey forms with compact apertures that reinforce the geometric theme. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect logic, with an especially robust, signage-like presence at larger sizes.