Sans Superellipse Hudey 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corner Deli' by Fenotype, 'Adhesive Letters JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Brainy Variable Sans' by Maculinc, and 'Nulato' by Stefan Stoychev (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, strong, industrial, sporty, assertive, retro, space saving, high impact, signage clarity, brand presence, graphic utility, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, squared curves, compact counters.
A compact, heavy sans with squared-off curves and rounded-rectangle geometry throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense letterforms and tight internal counters. Terminals are blunt and largely vertical/horizontal, and many rounds (C, O, S, 0) resolve as superelliptical shapes rather than true circles. Overall spacing feels tight and efficient, emphasizing a tall, condensed silhouette and high impact at display sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, logos/wordmarks, packaging panels, and signage where compact width and heavy presence are advantages. It also works well for sports or industrial-themed graphics and for numeric-heavy applications like scores, labels, and product codes when set at generous sizes.
The tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with an industrial and sporty energy. Its rigid, blocklike curves suggest utility and toughness, while the softened corners keep it approachable rather than harsh. The result reads as bold, modern-retro signage with a confident, attention-grabbing voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in limited horizontal space, using superelliptical round forms and blunt terminals to create a cohesive, engineered look. It prioritizes bold, uniform texture and strong silhouettes for immediate recognition in display typography.
Large apertures are generally reduced, and the bold weight creates strong dark rhythm across lines. The numeral set matches the same squared-round construction, keeping headings and stats visually unified. The texture stays uniform in all-caps and mixed-case settings, with lowercase designed to feel sturdy and compact rather than calligraphic.