Sans Superellipse Hogof 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Iki Mono' by CAST, 'Trade Gothic Display' by Monotype, and 'Arbeit Technik' by Studio Few (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: coding, ui labels, dashboards, posters, packaging, utilitarian, industrial, technical, retro, sturdy, alignment, legibility, labeling, impact, square-rounded, blocky, compact, ink-trap feel, mechanical.
A heavy, monospaced sans with squared proportions and generously rounded corners, giving many glyphs a rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) footprint. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal contrast, and terminals are mostly blunt and flat. Counters are tight and geometric, and several letters show subtle notch-like shaping where strokes meet, helping preserve clarity at bold weight. Overall spacing is even and grid-like, with a compact rhythm and strong vertical presence in both uppercase and lowercase.
Well-suited to code samples, terminal-style UI, data readouts, and technical documentation where fixed-width alignment and bold clarity matter. It also works for short, high-impact headlines, signage, and packaging that benefit from an industrial, label-like voice.
The tone is utilitarian and mechanical, evoking labeling, equipment markings, and typewriter-era pragmatism. Its rounded-square geometry adds a friendly, approachable edge, but the dominant impression remains sturdy and workmanlike.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust monospaced voice with rounded-square geometry, maximizing impact and alignment while keeping letterforms clear and durable at display and interface sizes.
Round characters such as O, Q, and 0 read as squarish rounds with softened corners, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) feel engineered and tightly controlled. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, printed feel with simple constructions and dense counters, reinforcing a consistent, no-nonsense texture in paragraph settings.