Sans Superellipse Upva 8 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, gaming, futuristic, techy, sporty, industrial, assertive, impact, modernize, tech aesthetic, display clarity, rounded corners, squared forms, octagonal cuts, modular, geometric.
A heavy, geometric sans built from squared, superellipse-like counters and softly rounded corners, giving most letters a rounded-rectangle footprint. Strokes are uniform and robust, with frequent chamfered or angled terminals that create a crisp, engineered rhythm. Curves are controlled rather than circular, and bowls (O, Q, o, p) read as squarish with even interior spacing. The lowercase is compact and sturdy with single-storey shapes and minimal detailing, while figures are wide and blocky with cut-in apertures and clear, stencil-like internal separations in some forms.
Best suited for large-scale use where its chunky geometry and distinctive corners can be appreciated: headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks. It also fits well in tech, gaming, and sport-themed graphics, as well as signage or titling that needs a compact, impactful voice.
The overall tone feels modern and machine-made—confident, high-impact, and slightly sci‑fi. Its squared curves and clipped terminals suggest technology, motorsport, and industrial design, projecting energy and strength more than warmth or tradition.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, engineered display sans with a superellipse/squared-round construction and assertive weight. By combining rounded-rectangle bowls with clipped terminals, it aims for a futuristic, industrial character that remains highly legible at display sizes.
In text, the dense color and rectangular counters create a strong horizontal presence, with distinctive angular notches on letters like K, M, N, V/W, and Y. The design prioritizes bold silhouette recognition and a consistent modular feel, making it read like a purpose-built display face rather than a neutral UI workhorse.