Sans Superellipse Pilik 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'ATF Poster Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Libertad Mono' by ATK Studio, 'FX Neofara' by Differentialtype, 'Helvegen' by Ironbird Creative, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, code samples, data tables, dashboards, signage, technical, utilitarian, industrial, retro computing, efficient, clarity, space efficiency, systematic design, technical tone, modernized retro, rounded corners, squared forms, condensed feel, compact, sturdy.
A compact, monoline sans built from squared, superelliptic shapes with consistently rounded corners. Strokes are even and sturdy, with tight internal counters and a disciplined, grid-like rhythm that reads cleanly at small sizes. Round letters (C, O, Q) are more like rounded rectangles than true circles, and terminals tend to be blunt, reinforcing a pragmatic, engineered feel. The lowercase shows simple, upright construction with a single-storey a and g, while figures are blocky and uniform in presence.
Well-suited for interface labels, settings screens, and compact navigation where predictable alignment and a firm silhouette help scanning. The uniform, blocky forms also work well for dashboards, tables, and technical documentation, as well as short display lines for packaging or signage that benefits from a clean, industrial voice.
The overall tone is functional and no-nonsense, with a distinctly technical, machine-oriented character. Its squared curves and systematic spacing evoke retro computing, instrumentation labels, and industrial signage while still feeling modern and controlled.
The font appears designed to deliver clear, space-efficient typography with a modular, engineered look, prioritizing consistency and a strong, legible silhouette over calligraphic nuance.
The design leans on verticality and compact counters, giving text a dense, efficient texture. Curvature is handled with consistent corner radii rather than smooth, fully round bowls, which keeps the alphabet visually coherent and reinforces a modular, display-friendly identity.