Sans Superellipse Woso 8 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, packaging, sports branding, futuristic, techno, sporty, industrial, assertive, display impact, tech aesthetic, brand distinctiveness, system consistency, rounded corners, squared curves, ink traps, horizontal cuts, compact counters.
This typeface is built from broad, squared-off curves and rounded-rectangle geometry, producing chunky silhouettes with softened corners. Many bowls and rounds are horizontally sliced by narrow apertures, creating a distinctive banded look that carries through both uppercase and lowercase. Strokes are heavy and largely monolinear, with tight internal counters and short terminals that emphasize a compact, engineered rhythm. Diagonals (as in V, W, X, Y, Z) are wide and stable, while straight-sided forms (E, F, L, T) feel blocky and controlled.
Best suited to large-scale applications where its cut-in details and wide forms can be appreciated: headlines, posters, titles, team or esports branding, and product packaging. It can also work for UI or signage in short labels where a futuristic, industrial flavor is desired, but will be less effective for long paragraphs or small caption sizes.
The overall tone is modern and machine-made, with a confident, performance-oriented presence. The repeated horizontal cut-ins suggest a sci‑fi or racing aesthetic, giving the face an energetic, forward-leaning attitude even while remaining upright. It reads as bold and attention-seeking, closer to display branding than quiet editorial text.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, contemporary display voice using superelliptical construction and repeated horizontal incisions as a signature motif. It prioritizes impact and a cohesive, system-like visual identity over neutral readability, aiming for a distinctive tech/sport aesthetic that remains consistent across letters and numerals.
The banded apertures can reduce clarity at smaller sizes, especially in letters with similar structures (e.g., C/G/O/Q and a/e/s). Numerals follow the same squared-round construction, and the zero is distinctly treated as a rounded form with a horizontal interior opening, reinforcing the systemized, modular feel.