Sans Superellipse Bokos 8 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
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A monoline sans built from clean, geometric construction with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) curves and consistent stroke weight. Corners and joins are softened, giving bowls and counters an even, engineered feel rather than calligraphic modulation. Curved letters like C, O, and Q read as smooth, vertically oriented ovals with squared-off influence, while straight-sided forms (E, F, H, N) keep a crisp, measured rhythm. The lowercase is simple and highly regular, with single-storey a and g, tall ascenders/descenders, and a restrained, uncluttered punctuation style.
This face works best where clarity and alignment matter: UI labels, tables, and compact information layouts where consistent character widths help scanning. Its light, minimal forms also suit contemporary editorial side-notes, captions, and understated branding when paired with ample size or spacing.
The overall tone is calm and modern, leaning toward a precise, instrument-like neutrality. Its thin lines and disciplined spacing create an airy, understated voice that feels contemporary and slightly clinical, well suited to clean interfaces and technical contexts.
The design appears intended as a stripped-back, systematized sans that emphasizes regularity and clean geometry. By keeping strokes uniform and curves superelliptical, it aims for a neutral, modern texture that stays out of the way while maintaining a distinct, engineered softness.
Figures are straightforward and evenly drawn, with a narrow, oval 0 and an open, minimal 4/7 that match the font’s pared-back logic. The sample text shows a steady cadence and consistent sidebearings, reinforcing a systematic, grid-friendly presence.