Sans Superellipse Gykew 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Black Square' and 'Kabyta' by Agny Hasya Studio, 'KP Duty JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Olney' by Philatype, 'RBNo3.1' by René Bieder, 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, and 'Hyperspace Race' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, packaging, sports branding, tech, futuristic, industrial, confident, playful, impact, modernity, tech tone, branding, squarish, rounded, blocky, compact, geometric.
A heavy, geometric sans built from squared forms with generously rounded corners and broad, even strokes. Curves resolve into superellipse-like bowls and rounded-rectangle counters, giving letters a compact, engineered feel. Terminals are clean and mostly straight, with occasional angled joins in diagonals; apertures stay relatively tight, and the overall rhythm is dense and punchy. The numerals match the same squarish geometry, with simplified shapes and sturdy internal cutouts designed to hold up at large sizes.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short bursts of copy where strong presence and crisp geometry are desired. It works well for branding and logotypes, tech or gaming-themed graphics, packaging callouts, and bold signage where the rounded-square construction can become a recognizable visual motif.
The design reads modern and techno-forward, with a bold, game/arcade-like energy and a slightly industrial sturdiness. Its rounded corners soften the mass, keeping the tone friendly rather than aggressive while still feeling assertive and high-impact.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a contemporary, engineered shape language—pairing rounded-rectangle geometry with simplified, sturdy letterforms for clear, attention-grabbing display typography.
The combination of compact counters, squared rounds, and uniform heft creates strong silhouette recognition, especially in uppercase. In longer text blocks, the dense texture becomes prominent, emphasizing display use over extended reading.