Sans Superellipse Hulim 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Astoria Sans' by Alan Meeks, 'Prenton RP' by BluHead Studio, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, and 'Sans Beam' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, confident, friendly, punchy, retro, playful, impact, approachability, display, bold branding, signage, blocky, rounded, compact, soft corners, heavy terminals.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves throughout. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal modulation and largely closed apertures that create dense counters in letters like B, P, R, a, e, and g. Terminals are blunt and slightly softened, and the overall geometry leans toward superelliptical bowls rather than circular ones. The lowercase is sturdy and simplified, with a single-storey a and g, short ascenders/descenders, and a chunky, rectangular t; figures are similarly robust and wide-shouldered, built for strong silhouette clarity.
Best suited for headlines, posters, logos, and packaging where strong presence and a dense, high-impact texture are desirable. It also fits energetic branding contexts—such as sports, entertainment, or retail—where a friendly but forceful tone helps commands attention in short phrases and large sizes.
The font feels bold and self-assured, with a friendly softness coming from its rounded corners and cushioned curves. Its compact, blocky rhythm gives it a slightly retro, poster-like energy that reads as punchy and approachable rather than technical or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with softened geometry, combining blocky, sign-like sturdiness with rounded-rectangle forms for approachability. It prioritizes bold silhouettes and consistent construction to stay legible and distinctive in display settings.
At text sizes, the tight apertures and heavy joins produce dark texture and strong word-shapes, emphasizing impact over airy readability. The shapes maintain consistent corner rounding and a uniform, engineered feel across both letters and numerals.