Sans Superellipse Afmun 8 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, modernist, minimal, airy, quirky, friendly, modern display, space saving, geometric clarity, softened forms, monoline, rounded, geometric, open apertures, tall caps.
A monoline sans with very slender proportions and rounded, superellipse-like curves. Strokes remain even and clean, with smooth joins and a largely geometric construction that keeps counters open and shapes uncluttered. Uppercase forms are tall and narrow with simple terminals; round letters (C, G, O, Q) read as softened rectangles rather than perfect circles. Lowercase follows a similarly pared-back approach with small bowls and a compact x-height, plus simple dots and restrained descenders. Numerals are narrow and consistent, with straightforward, linear construction and minimal detailing.
Well suited to display settings such as headlines, editorial titling, posters, and brand wordmarks where a slim, refined presence is desirable. It can also work for labels, packaging, and signage that benefit from a clean, modern voice, provided sizes and spacing are set to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is quiet and contemporary, with an airy rhythm created by the thin strokes and narrow set. Rounded geometry adds approachability, while a few idiosyncratic proportions lend a subtle, offbeat personality rather than a strictly utilitarian feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary geometric sans that feels lighter and more characterful than a neutral grotesk, using rounded-rectangle curves and simplified forms to create a distinctive, elegant silhouette at display sizes.
The font’s narrow width and light color make it sensitive to spacing and background contrast; it reads best when given generous tracking and line spacing. The rounded-rectangle logic is especially noticeable in circular letters and in the smooth, softened corners throughout.