Sans Superellipse Usbo 8 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Lustra Text' by Grype, 'Nizzoli' by Los Andes, 'Absalon' by Michael Nordstrom Kjaer, 'Magistral' by ParaType, 'Olney' by Philatype, and 'Boxley' by Shinntype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, signage, packaging, techy, industrial, futuristic, confident, utilitarian, impact, clarity, modernity, systematic, squared, rounded, blocky, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, squared sans with generously rounded corners and superellipse-like bowls that read as softened rectangles. Strokes are uniform and monolinear, with broad proportions and a high x-height that keeps lowercase forms large and prominent. Counters tend to be boxy and open, terminals are clean and blunt, and the overall rhythm is steady and mechanical. Diagonal letters (K, V, W, X, Y) keep crisp angles while still matching the softened-corner theme, and the numerals follow the same rounded-rectangle construction for consistent texture.
Best suited to display roles where strong, geometric letterforms are an asset—headlines, logos, product branding, posters, and wayfinding/signage. It also works well for tech-facing UI or packaging that benefits from a robust, rounded-rectangular aesthetic.
The face conveys a modern, engineered tone—confident and no-nonsense, with a hint of sci‑fi and interface aesthetics. Its softened corners temper the mass, giving it an approachable tech feel rather than an aggressive one.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a geometric, rounded-rectangle construction, prioritizing clarity and impact over delicacy. Its consistent stroke weight and squared curves suggest a deliberate, system-like approach aimed at contemporary branding and interface-forward graphics.
The squarish construction is especially evident in rounded letters like C, D, O, Q, and U, which feel like rounded boxes rather than circles. In text, the large lowercase and sturdy spacing create a dense, high-impact color that stays readable at display sizes and in short blocks of copy.