Sans Superellipse Perat 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'ATC Harris' by Avondale Type Co., 'Gravitica Mono' by Ckhans Fonts, 'Cindie 2' and 'Cindie Mono' by Lewis McGuffie Type, 'PF DIN Mono' by Parachute, and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, utilitarian, sturdy, friendly, impact, clarity, systematic, labeling, rounded, blocky, compact, mechanical, soft corners.
A heavy, block-forward sans with rounded-rectangle construction and consistently softened corners. Strokes are uniform and robust, with squarish counters and a compact, vertically steady silhouette that keeps characters visually even across the set. Curves resolve into superellipse-like bowls, terminals are blunt rather than tapered, and spacing follows a rigid, gridlike rhythm that emphasizes consistent character widths and alignment.
Well-suited to bold headlines, posters, and branding moments where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. The rigid rhythm and sturdy forms also make it a strong fit for signage, packaging, labels, and UI accents where clear, consistent character blocks help maintain structure.
The overall tone is practical and no-nonsense, like labeling and equipment marking, but the rounded corners keep it from feeling harsh. It reads as modern and workmanlike, with a slightly playful, approachable softness layered onto an otherwise industrial skeleton.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum solidity and consistency using rounded-rectangular geometry, creating a font that feels engineered and dependable while remaining approachable. Its emphasis on uniform stroke behavior and disciplined proportions suggests a focus on strong typographic color and straightforward legibility in short-to-medium settings.
The shapes favor squareness over circularity: bowls and digits feel boxy, and diagonals are kept simple and forceful. The texture in paragraphs is dense and emphatic, producing strong presence at display sizes and a solid, uniform typographic color in short blocks of text.