Sans Superellipse Iffu 8 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Black Square' by Agny Hasya Studio, 'QB One' by BoxTube Labs, 'Klutch' by Hipfonts, 'FTY Galactic VanGuardian' by The Fontry, 'Obvia Wide' by Typefolio, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, packaging, signage, industrial, techno, retro, punchy, assertive, impact, distinctiveness, modularity, robustness, blocky, rounded, squared, compact, geometric.
A heavy, geometric sans built from squared-off, superelliptical shapes with consistently rounded corners. Curves resolve into rounded rectangles rather than true circles, and counters tend to be squarish and compact, creating a dense, high-ink look. Terminals are blunt and uniform, joins are sturdy, and the overall rhythm favors broad strokes and simplified, modular construction. The lowercase mixes single-storey forms (notably a and g) with short ascenders/descenders, producing a tight, headline-oriented texture.
This font is best suited to large-size applications where its compact counters and blocky curves can read clearly: branding marks, attention-grabbing headlines, posters, packaging, and bold signage. It also fits interface or product graphics aiming for a sturdy, tech-forward aesthetic, especially when set with generous tracking to open up the dense shapes.
The tone is bold and mechanical, with a confident, engineered feel that recalls retro-futuristic and arcade-era lettering. Its rounded-square geometry reads modern and utilitarian at once, giving it a rugged, no-nonsense voice with a playful tech edge.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through simplified, rounded-rect geometry—combining the friendliness of rounded corners with the authority of solid, engineered forms. It prioritizes visual strength and a distinctive, modular silhouette for display use.
Round letters like O, C, and G lean toward boxy outlines with softened corners, and the Q features a clear, angular tail. Diacritics are not shown; punctuation in the sample reads clean and heavy, matching the font’s compact internal spacing.