Sans Superellipse Horid 8 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sans Beam' by Stawix, 'Nauman' and 'Nauman Neue' by The Northern Block, and 'Crepes' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, signage, ui labels, friendly, modern, confident, techy, approachable, approachability, impact, clarity, modern branding, ui friendliness, rounded, soft corners, sturdy, clean, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with superellipse-informed curves and squared-off terminals softened by generous corner radii. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal modulation and broad, open counters that keep the dense weight readable. Proportions skew horizontally, and many letters show a compact, efficient construction (notably in the straight-sided bowls and short joins), giving the face a stable, blocky rhythm. The lowercase is simple and sturdy with large apertures and short ascenders/descenders, and the numerals follow the same rounded-rectangle logic for a cohesive, signage-like texture.
Best suited for headlines, logos, and brand systems that need a bold, friendly presence, as well as packaging and signage where quick recognition matters. It can also work for UI labels and short bursts of text when a soft, modern tone is desired, though the heavy weight makes it less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and contemporary, combining a friendly softness with a confident, utilitarian heft. Its rounded geometry reads as approachable and product-oriented rather than formal, with a subtly tech-forward feel that suits modern interfaces and branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact sans that stays approachable by replacing sharp geometry with consistent rounded-rectangle forms. It emphasizes clarity, sturdiness, and a contemporary product feel, prioritizing bold legibility and a cohesive geometric rhythm.
At larger sizes the distinctive superellipse rounding becomes a defining feature, creating a consistent “pill-shaped” silhouette across bowls, joints, and counters. The heavy weight produces strong word shapes and high impact, while the rounded corners prevent it from feeling harsh or industrial.