Sans Superellipse Abkuf 8 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
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A geometric sans with a squared-round construction: curves are built from broad superelliptical arcs and rounded-rectangle bowls, often finished with small chamfered corners. Strokes are clean and largely monolinear, with restrained contrast and a consistent, engineered rhythm across caps, lowercase, and figures. Uppercase forms are tall and open, while the lowercase keeps compact counters and a relatively low x-height, giving text a slightly airy, technical cadence. Numerals and round letters (O, Q, 0, 8, 9) emphasize the same rounded-corner geometry, and terminals frequently resolve into flat, clipped ends rather than fully softened joins.
Well-suited to interface labels, product branding, and wayfinding where a clean, technical voice and quick character recognition matter. Its distinctive squared-round curves also make it effective for headlines, logos, and packaging systems that want a modern, engineered aesthetic without looking harsh.
The overall tone reads contemporary and technical, with a subtle industrial feel driven by its squared curves and clipped corners. It feels systematic and intentional—more “designed object” than humanist—while remaining approachable due to the rounded geometry.
The design appears intended to translate rounded-rectangle geometry into a readable sans, balancing an industrial, tech-forward character with straightforward text functionality. The consistent chamfer/rounding decisions suggest a focus on cohesive silhouette and system-ready repetition across the alphabet and numerals.
Distinctive corner treatments show up consistently in curved letters, creating a recognizable silhouette in headings and signage. The lowercase maintains clear differentiation between similar shapes (such as o/c/e) through open apertures and squared-round spacing, supporting legibility in short text blocks.