Sans Superellipse Guliy 8 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Plasma' by Corradine Fonts; 'Futo Sans' by HB Font; 'RBNo3.1' by René Bieder; 'Celdum', 'Gunar', and 'Metral' by The Northern Block; and 'Crepes' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, packaging, ui labels, techy, friendly, confident, retro-futurist, punchy, high impact, brand voice, modern signage, systematic geometry, approachable tech, blocky, rounded, soft corners, compact counters, sturdy.
A heavy, block-forward sans with superellipse construction: squared silhouettes softened by large-radius corners and smoothly rounded terminals. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls and counters, giving letters like O, D, and P a squarish interior rhythm rather than pure circular geometry. Strokes remain consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense, compact apertures and a strong, even color in text. The lowercase is large and sturdy, with simplified joins and broad, stable stems; figures follow the same rounded-rectangular logic for a cohesive, industrial feel.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where its heavy, rounded-rectangular forms can read cleanly: headlines, brand marks, packaging callouts, and promotional graphics. It can also work for large UI labels and signage-style applications where a strong silhouette and quick recognition are priorities.
The overall tone is assertive and modern, balancing a utilitarian, engineered structure with approachable softness from the rounded corners. It reads as tech-forward and slightly retro, reminiscent of arcade/UI lettering and bold product wordmarks. The weight and geometry project confidence and immediacy, favoring impact over delicacy.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum presence with a consistent, systematized geometry, using superellipse-like rounds to keep the tone friendly while retaining a squared, engineered structure. It prioritizes bold legibility and a recognizable texture for contemporary branding and interface-forward aesthetics.
Spacing and rhythm feel intentionally generous for such a heavy design, helping prevent the shapes from collapsing at display sizes. The superelliptical counters and squared bowls create a distinctive “soft-square” texture across both uppercase and lowercase, while the numerals maintain the same robust, sign-like presence.