Sans Superellipse Himav 8 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, assertive, industrial, compact, utilitarian, friendly, space saving, high impact, sign legibility, modern utility, rugged softness, rounded corners, squared curves, high contrast presence, compact spacing, blocky.
A compact, heavy sans with squared-off curves and noticeably rounded corners, giving many forms a superelliptic/rounded-rectangle feel rather than pure circles. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and counters are tight, producing a dense, high-impact texture. The geometry favors straight verticals and horizontals with softened joins; rounded shapes like O, C, and 8 read as squarish rounds, while diagonals (A, V, W, X) stay sturdy and blunt-ended. Overall rhythm is condensed and punchy, with short ascenders/descenders and sturdy proportions that hold together well in large, bold settings.
Best suited for headlines, posters, labels, and signage where bold, compact letterforms need to stay legible at a distance and maintain strong presence. It can also work well for packaging, team/sports graphics, and short UI labels where a condensed, high-impact voice is useful, but it is less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes due to its dense counters and heavy color.
The tone is direct and workmanlike—confident, compact, and a little industrial—while the rounded corners keep it from feeling harsh. It conveys a pragmatic, sign-ready voice that still feels approachable and contemporary.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, pairing a condensed stance with softened, rounded-rectangle curves for a modern, sturdy look. It prioritizes clarity and punch over delicate detail, aiming for a reliable display workhorse with a distinctive squared-round flavor.
The numerals are strong and poster-like, with especially chunky forms (notably 2, 3, 5, and 8) that emphasize the squared-round design language. The lowercase shows sturdy, simplified construction with a single-storey a and g, reinforcing a functional, modern feel. The overall density suggests it’s best used where high visual weight and tight horizontal economy are desired.