Sans Superellipse Gukoy 8 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Moris' by Katatrad, 'Bitner' and 'Juhl' by The Northern Block, and 'JP Alva' and 'JP Alva Expanded' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, signage, ui labels, posters, modern, friendly, assertive, clean, impact, approachability, clarity, modernity, rounded, blocky, geometric, high-clarity, compact apertures.
A heavy, rounded sans with a superellipse-driven construction: curves read as squared-off rounds and counters feel softly rectangular rather than circular. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing a steady, even color. Terminals are predominantly blunt with gentle rounding, and corners are softened throughout, keeping the forms sturdy without looking sharp. Proportions are broad and stable; bowls and counters are relatively compact, and apertures tend toward the closed side, which strengthens the silhouette at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, brand marks, packaging, and short UI labels where its dense weight and rounded geometry can project clarity and confidence. It also works well for signage and poster typography, especially where a modern, friendly sans is needed at larger sizes.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, pairing friendly rounded geometry with a confident, no-nonsense weight. It feels tech-forward and practical rather than delicate, giving text a direct, punchy presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary geometric sans with softened, superelliptical curves—aiming for strong impact and easy recognition while maintaining a welcoming, rounded character.
In text, the spacing and dense stroke mass create strong word shapes and a solid typographic block. The numerals share the same squared-round logic, reading robust and signage-like, with clear, simplified forms that emphasize consistency over ornament.