Sans Superellipse Arlaf 8 is a very light, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui design, tech branding, display titles, product lettering, motion graphics, futuristic, technical, sleek, aerodynamic, minimal, tech aesthetic, speed emphasis, systematic design, clean display, monoline, rounded corners, square-round, extended, slanted.
A slanted, monoline sans with extended proportions and a strong rounded-rectangle (superelliptic) construction. Strokes stay consistently thin with clean terminals and generous corner radii that soften otherwise squared counters, creating a crisp square-round geometry. Curves are taut and controlled, joins are tidy, and the overall rhythm feels engineered and even. Numerals and capitals follow the same rounded-square logic, producing a cohesive, streamlined texture in text.
Best suited to large and medium display sizes where its thin strokes and rounded-square detailing remain clear—such as UI headlines, app and hardware branding, product logos, sci‑fi or tech poster titles, and motion/overlay typography. It can work for short text passages when set with comfortable spacing, but its light build and stylized geometry make it more convincing for headlines, labels, and feature callouts than dense body copy.
The overall tone is modern and forward-leaning, with a distinctly technological, speed-oriented feel. Its smooth square-round forms read as contemporary and product-like, suggesting interfaces, devices, and engineered systems rather than editorial warmth.
The design appears intended to translate superelliptic, rounded-rectangle shapes into an italic sans system that feels fast, precise, and contemporary. Its consistent monoline construction and extended width prioritize a clean, engineered aesthetic and a distinctive techno voice while maintaining straightforward letterforms.
The italic angle is pronounced enough to imply motion, while the wide set and open interiors help keep the thin strokes from collapsing in larger settings. The rounded-corner construction is very consistent across letters and figures, which reinforces a systemized, modular personality.