Sans Superellipse Hoguj 8 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cantiga' by Isaco Type, 'CamingoDos SemiCondensed' by Jan Fromm, 'Frutiger Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, and 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, punchy, modern, sporty, impact, clarity, approachability, modernity, compact, blocky, rounded, geometric, high-impact.
A heavy, geometric sans with softened, superellipse-like curves and broadly squared counters. Strokes are thick and steady with modest contrast, and terminals are mostly flat with subtly rounded corners that keep the silhouette smooth rather than sharp. Uppercase forms are wide and compact, with large bowls in B/P/R and a sturdy, centered crossbar in A; the G features a clean, open interior with a simple horizontal spur. Lowercase has a sturdy, workmanlike build: single-storey a and g, a short-shouldered r, and a broad, symmetrical m; the i/j dots are round and prominent. Numerals are bold and simple, with a plain, footed 1 and an 8 formed from two compact stacked loops, keeping overall texture dark and even in text.
Best suited to display roles where strong presence and clear letterforms are needed—headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging callouts, and signage. It can work for short blocks of text at larger sizes, where its dense rhythm reads as bold and confident without becoming brittle.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, with a friendly softness coming from the rounded-rectangle construction. It feels contemporary and utilitarian, optimized for quick recognition and high-impact messaging rather than delicate nuance.
Likely designed to deliver maximum visual impact with clean, geometric construction and softened corners, balancing toughness with approachability. The emphasis appears to be on legibility at a glance and a cohesive, modern texture across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Spacing and proportions create a dense, poster-like color, especially in mixed-case settings where the lowercase remains stout and highly legible. Curves are kept tight and controlled, giving rounded letters (O/C/S) a compact, engineered feel rather than an airy, humanist one.