Sans Superellipse Efgog 8 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, product design, brand systems, editorial text, captions, clean, modern, calm, technical, approachable, clarity, modernization, softening, neutrality, efficiency, rounded, monoline, soft corners, open apertures, oblique stress.
This typeface is a monoline sans with an italic (oblique) construction and consistently rounded terminals. Curves are built from smooth, superellipse-like shapes, giving bowls and counters a softly squared roundness rather than perfect circles. The rhythm is even and airy, with open apertures and clear internal spacing; ascenders are relatively tall while lowercase forms stay compact, supporting legibility. Figures and capitals maintain the same restrained, streamlined geometry, with gentle curvature on joins and a generally clean, unembellished finish.
It suits interface typography, product and app branding, and clean editorial layouts where a subtle italic voice is needed for emphasis or a forward-leaning tone. The open shapes and restrained detailing also work well for captions, labels, and informational graphics where clarity and consistency matter.
The overall tone is modern and understated, combining a technical neatness with a friendly softness from the rounded corners. The italic slant adds motion and a contemporary voice without becoming expressive or calligraphic. It reads as calm, efficient, and quietly polished.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary italic sans that stays neutral and highly usable, while differentiating itself through rounded, superellipse-based forms. It aims for a balance of clarity and warmth, offering an italic texture that feels designed-in rather than merely slanted.
Rounded terminals are especially evident across straight strokes and curved bowls, producing a consistent “softened” silhouette. Numerals follow the same simple geometry and feel designed for text use rather than decorative display.