Sans Superellipse Upne 8 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Miura' by DSType, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Gremlin' by Hazztype, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, and 'Matrice' and 'Radiate Sans' by Studio Sun (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, industrial, techno, sporty, confident, futuristic, impact, modernity, signage, brand voice, tech feel, squared, rounded, blocky, compact, geometric.
This is a heavy, geometric sans with rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into superelliptical bowls and counters, while terminals are predominantly flat and squared with softened corners. Strokes are consistently thick with limited modulation, producing dense, high-impact letterforms and a crisp silhouette. The design favors broad, sturdy shapes: round letters read as squarish ovals, diagonals are clean and assertive, and apertures tend toward the tight side, giving the face a compact, engineered rhythm.
It performs best in large sizes where its chunky geometry and tight apertures read as intentional style rather than constraint. Use it for bold headlines, posters, sports and event graphics, product packaging, and tech/industrial branding where a strong, engineered voice is desired.
The overall tone is muscular and modern, with a distinctly techno/industrial feel. Its squared curves and strong, uniform weight suggest strength and utility, while the rounded corners keep it approachable rather than harsh. The result feels sporty and forward-looking—more display-driven than neutral text.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact using a rounded-rectangle geometry that feels contemporary and industrial. It prioritizes bold presence, consistent rhythm, and a constructed look suitable for attention-grabbing display typography.
Several forms emphasize a constructed, modular logic—particularly in round characters and the numerals, which read like softened signage shapes. The punctuation and small details (like the dot on i/j and interior counters) remain bold and simple, reinforcing a graphic, logo-friendly character.