Sans Superellipse Hunay 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5, 'Polin Sans' by Machalski, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, assertive, industrial, compact, impactful, retro, high impact, space saving, durability, clarity, blocky, condensed, rounded corners, sturdy, punchy.
A compact, heavy sans with squared-off geometry softened by rounded corners, producing a superellipse-like silhouette. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and counters stay relatively tight, giving the face a dense, poster-ready color. Curves (C, G, O, S) read as rounded rectangles rather than true circles, while joins and terminals remain blunt and sturdy. Spacing appears economical and the overall rhythm is tight and vertical, supporting strong word shapes at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines and short bursts of text where maximum impact and high visibility are needed, such as posters, packaging, signage, and bold brand marks. It also fits energetic applications like sports or event graphics, and works well in large-scale typographic statements where its dense texture becomes a feature.
The font projects a bold, no-nonsense tone—confident, practical, and slightly retro in its chunky, rounded-rectangular forms. It feels engineered and utilitarian while still approachable due to the softened corners and smooth, even stroke weight.
The design appears intended to deliver strong visual presence in a compact footprint, combining blunt, industrial geometry with rounded corners for approachability. Its simplified construction and uniform weight emphasize clarity and punch over refinement, making it a practical choice for bold display typography.
The uppercase set looks especially compact and weighty, with strong rectangular proportions, while the lowercase maintains clear, simplified forms that favor solidity over delicacy. Numerals match the same stout, rounded-rect geometry, reinforcing a consistent, uniform texture across mixed settings.