Sans Superellipse Gakik 12 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' by Monotype, and 'Palo' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promotional graphics, sporty, assertive, punchy, modern, energetic, impact, motion, space saving, attention grabbing, branding, condensed, oblique, rounded, blocky, tight spacing.
A heavy, condensed oblique sans with compact proportions and tightly managed counters. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and numerals a smooth, superelliptical feel while corners stay firm rather than soft. Strokes remain broadly uniform, with dense vertical stems and minimal interior space, producing strong, poster-like silhouettes. The rhythm is forward-leaning and tightly packed, with simplified terminals and a generally closed, muscular texture that holds together well at large sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where maximum impact is needed. It also fits sports and performance-themed branding, packaging callouts, and promotional graphics that benefit from a strong, condensed voice. Use at larger sizes to preserve interior clarity in tight counters.
The overall tone is forceful and energetic, with a forward-pressing stance that reads as sporty and high-impact. Its dense black shapes and streamlined construction convey urgency and confidence, making it feel built for attention-grabbing statements rather than quiet text.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, space-efficient voice with a sense of speed, combining condensed width and a consistent slant with rounded-rectangle forms for a modern, punchy look.
The numerals and lowercase show a compact, utilitarian construction with minimal detailing, emphasizing solid mass over delicacy. The oblique angle is consistent across the set, contributing to a cohesive sense of motion in words and lines.