Sans Superellipse Bylis 8 is a very light, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
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A tall, tightly set sans with a consistent hairline stroke and gently rounded terminals. Curves are built from smooth, rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and counters a soft, superelliptical feel rather than purely circular forms. Proportions are notably condensed, with long ascenders/descenders and narrow letter widths that create a vertical rhythm. Capitals are clean and simple, while lowercase shows compact apertures and restrained joins; figures follow the same slim, monoline construction for a coherent texture.
This font is well suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and cover typography where a slim, elegant presence is desirable. It can work effectively for modern branding systems, packaging, and minimalist identities that benefit from a clean, vertical rhythm. For longer passages, it’s likely strongest in short paragraphs or display-sized text where spacing can be tuned for clarity.
The overall tone is quiet and refined—sleek, understated, and contemporary. Its narrow, high-contrast-in-space silhouette (created by thin strokes and tall forms) feels architectural and precise, with a slightly fashionable, editorial polish rather than a utilitarian or rugged voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, condensed sans voice with a soft geometric underpinning. By combining a hairline monoline with rounded-rectangle curves and tall proportions, it aims for a refined display texture that feels modern, light, and spatially economical.
The uniform stroke weight and narrow counters suggest it will read best with generous point sizes and comfortable tracking, especially in dense text blocks. The rounded-rectangle curvature keeps the design from feeling brittle despite the extremely light stroke.