Sans Superellipse Gyloz 9 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, logos, packaging, posters, friendly, retro, chunky, playful, approachable, soft geometry, display impact, brand warmth, modern-retro, rounded, soft corners, compact, sturdy, high contrast counters.
A heavy, monoline sans with rounded-rectangle construction and consistently softened corners. Curves read as superelliptical rather than purely circular, giving bowls and counters a squared-off, compact feel. Terminals are clean and mostly straight-cut, with minimal modulation and a steady rhythm across capitals and lowercase. The lowercase shows compact joins and tight apertures, while figures are bold and blocky with simplified geometry for quick recognition.
Best suited to headlines, branding, packaging, and short-form messaging where a bold, friendly voice is desired. It works well for posters, labels, and UI moments that need robust legibility and a soft geometric personality, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is warm and upbeat, with a slightly retro, sign-like presence. Its chunky geometry and soft corners make it feel approachable and informal, while the disciplined, even stroke treatment keeps it from becoming messy or overly whimsical.
The design appears intended to blend geometric discipline with approachable softness: sturdy monoline strokes paired with rounded-rectangle forms to create a confident, modern-retro display sans. Emphasis is placed on strong shapes, consistent spacing rhythm, and a compact, impactful typographic color.
Wide, rounded bowls and relatively small openings in letters like c, e, and s create a dense texture in text. The design favors strong silhouettes and uniform color over delicate detail, which helps it hold together at display sizes but can increase visual darkness in longer passages.