Sans Superellipse Haraz 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, retro, techy, playful, sturdy, soft geometry, display impact, retro-tech, approachability, rounded, soft-cornered, geometric, blocky, high-ink.
A heavy, rounded sans with a superelliptical construction: curves resolve into soft, squared corners and bowls feel like rounded rectangles rather than true circles. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, producing dense counters and a compact, high-ink silhouette. Terminals are broadly rounded and joins are smooth, giving letters a molded, unified feel. Proportions are stable and upright, with wide curves on C/G/S and simplified, chunky forms that keep texture even in large blocks of text.
Best suited for headlines, logos, packaging, and short UI or product labels where its chunky, rounded geometry can read clearly and set a distinctive tone. It can also work for signage and editorial display settings that want a retro-tech or friendly futuristic voice, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a distinct retro-digital flavor reminiscent of mid-century signage and early computer display aesthetics. Its chunky geometry reads confident and sturdy, while the rounded corners keep it from feeling harsh or industrial. The result is playful and friendly, yet still structured and purposeful.
The design appears intended to merge geometric clarity with softened, rounded-rectangle forms, creating a bold display voice that feels both modern and nostalgic. By keeping contrast low and shapes highly simplified, it emphasizes immediate recognition and a cohesive, systemized look across letters and figures.
The superellipse logic is especially apparent in round letters, where corners subtly flatten before turning, creating a squircle-like rhythm. Counters are relatively tight, so the face looks strongest at display sizes or with a bit of extra tracking. The numerals and lowercase maintain the same soft-rectilinear logic, reinforcing a consistent, system-like character across the set.