Sans Superellipse Ondab 8 is a regular weight, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code ui, terminal ui, data tables, dashboards, technical documentation, technical, utilitarian, retro, clean, mechanical, grid alignment, interface clarity, system styling, technical tone, squared-round, geometric, modular, high contrast forms, open counters.
This typeface has a geometric, modular build with rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) curves and consistently even stroke thickness. Letterforms sit on a stable baseline with broad proportions and generous internal space, producing open counters and clear silhouettes. Curves transition into straighter segments with a softly squared feel, and terminals are generally blunt and calm rather than tapered or calligraphic. The overall rhythm is steady and grid-friendly, with straightforward punctuation and numerals that echo the same rounded-rect geometry.
It suits interfaces and layouts where consistent alignment matters—code editors, terminal-style UI, settings screens, and tabular or form-heavy designs. The clear, open shapes also make it a solid choice for technical documentation, labels, and schematic-like graphics where a clean, engineered look is desired.
The tone is technical and matter-of-fact, with a subtle retro-computing flavor. Its squared-round curves and disciplined spacing read as engineered and functional rather than expressive, giving it an approachable but no-nonsense voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a highly consistent, grid-based reading experience with a modernized, rounded-rect geometry. It prioritizes clarity, uniform texture, and predictable spacing for environments where alignment and quick scanning are key.
Round characters (like O, Q, and 0) lean toward squircle-like shapes, which creates a distinctive ‘softly squared’ texture across words. Diagonals and joins remain crisp, keeping the design legible and structured even at larger display sizes.