Sans Superellipse Hagek 8 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Golden Decades' by Dharma Type, 'Vito' by Dots&Stripes Type, 'PG Grotesque' by Paulo Goode, 'Artford' by Synthview, 'Nuno' by Type.p, and 'Crepes' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, signage, ui labels, confident, modern, friendly, utilitarian, tech, approachability, clarity, modernity, impact, brand presence, rounded, superelliptical, compact joins, open counters, high legibility.
A heavy, rounded sans with superelliptical curves and broadly squared bowls. Strokes are sturdy and even, with smoothly radiused corners that keep forms soft rather than sharp. Round letters like O/C/G read as rounded-rect shapes, while straight-sided letters maintain clean, flat terminals and a stable baseline. Lowercase forms are straightforward and highly legible, with open apertures and simple, sturdy joins; the numerals follow the same robust, rounded construction for a consistent texture in mixed copy.
This font suits bold headlines and brand marks that need a modern, approachable presence. It can also work well for packaging, posters, and signage where rounded forms aid quick recognition. In interfaces, it fits short UI labels and buttons where a solid, friendly tone is desired.
The overall tone is contemporary and assured, combining a friendly softness from the rounded geometry with a no-nonsense solidity from the heavy strokes. It feels practical and approachable, with a subtle tech/product sensibility rather than a playful or decorative one.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, highly legible sans with a softened, superelliptical construction—balancing clarity and contemporary character. It aims to feel modern and dependable, providing strong impact without resorting to sharp or aggressive detailing.
Spacing looks generous enough to keep counters from clogging at display sizes, and the set maintains a consistent rhythm across caps, lowercase, and figures. The geometry is especially evident in curved letters, giving the face a distinctive, engineered smoothness.