Sans Superellipse Vakos 8 is a regular weight, very wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui, headlines, logos, signage, packaging, futuristic, technical, sci-fi, industrial, sleek, interface, branding, display, systematic, geometric, modular, rounded corners, squared counters, techno.
Letterforms are built from rounded rectangles and soft-cornered strokes, with consistent line weight and a modular, geometric construction. Corners are broadly radiused, horizontals and verticals feel machined, and curves resolve into superelliptical bowls rather than true circles. Many characters show squared counters or inset shapes (notably the O/0 and related forms), and several glyphs use open apertures and flattened joins that reinforce an industrial, UI-like texture. Spacing and silhouettes favor clear, blocky presence, while the wide stance gives words a low, extended profile.
Works well for technology branding, game/UI overlays, dashboards, product labels, and packaging that benefits from a futuristic or industrial feel. It is especially effective in titles, buttons, navigation, and short display text where the rounded-rect forms and distinctive counters can be appreciated. It can also suit signage and wayfinding in modern environments, provided sizes are generous enough to preserve the interior details.
This font projects a futuristic, technical tone with a calm, controlled rhythm. Its rounded-rectangle geometry reads as modern and engineered, leaning toward sci‑fi interface aesthetics rather than friendly casualness. The overall mood is confident and streamlined, with a slightly playful gadget-like flavor in the counters and terminals.
The design appears intended to translate a superelliptical, rounded-rectangle motif into a practical sans for contemporary digital contexts. It emphasizes a consistent, engineered geometry that stays distinctive in headlines and short strings, while keeping strokes clean and uncomplicated for reproduction across screens and print. The inset/cut counter treatments suggest an aim for recognizability and a proprietary, tech-forward voice.
Distinctive interior detailing appears in several glyphs (for example, the squared bowl treatments and inset shapes in O/0), giving the font a signature look. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect logic, maintaining a cohesive, device-like aesthetic alongside the uppercase and lowercase.