Sans Superellipse Guraf 8 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, headlines, logos, packaging, ui labels, futuristic, friendly, playful, clean, techy, modernize, soften, simplify, brandable, display, chunky, rounded corners, soft terminals, superelliptical, geometric.
This is a rounded sans with superelliptical construction: strokes end in soft, squared-off terminals and curves resolve into smooth, rounded corners. The forms are compact and chunky, with generous counters and a consistent, even stroke presence that reads solid at display sizes. Curves often flatten slightly at the extremes, giving bowls and rounds a “rounded-rectangle” feel, while diagonals (like in X and Z) keep a softened, cushioned edge. The lowercase is simple and modern, with single-storey a and g and minimal modulation, creating a cohesive, streamlined texture in text.
It suits branding, logos, product names, packaging, and poster-style headlines where a friendly futuristic tone is desirable. It also works well for UI labels, splash screens, and tech or entertainment graphics where rounded geometry helps the design feel welcoming. For longer text, it’s best used at larger sizes where the soft terminals and wide shapes can maintain clear letter differentiation.
The font projects a friendly, futuristic tone with a soft, approachable personality. Its rounded geometry and smooth joins suggest a tech-forward, optimistic mood rather than a strict corporate one. Overall it feels playful and contemporary, with a clean, synthesized rhythm.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern geometric voice while avoiding sharpness, using rounded-square forms to feel both technological and approachable. It prioritizes distinctive silhouette and smooth texture, aiming for an easily recognizable, brandable look in short phrases and headlines. The simplified construction and consistent stroke behavior suggest an emphasis on clarity and cohesion over calligraphic nuance.
The uppercase and numerals have a particularly strong, sculpted presence, with rounded-rectangular bowls and consistent terminal treatment. The overall rhythm is smooth and even, producing a cohesive dark texture with clearly separated counters in both caps and lowercase.