Sans Superellipse Ongar 8 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Uni Neue' by Fontfabric; 'Nusara' by Locomotype; 'Core Gothic M', 'Core Sans M', and 'Core Sans N SC' by S-Core; and 'Accord' and 'Accord Alternate' by Soneri Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, headlines, posters, packaging, ui labels, friendly, modern, playful, approachable, confident, approachability, display impact, modern simplicity, soft geometry, brand voice, rounded, soft, chunky, geometric, clean.
This typeface is a heavy, rounded sans with a smooth, monoline stroke and corners that resolve into soft superellipse curves. Counters are generous and mostly rounded-rectangular, giving letters a compact, sturdy footprint and a very even texture in text. Terminals are blunt and consistently rounded, producing a cohesive, molded look across straight-sided forms (E, F, H) and bowls (B, O, P). The lowercase shows simple, geometric construction with an open, single-storey ‘a’ and ‘g’, short ascenders/descenders, and dots that read as circular and slightly oversized at display sizes.
Best suited to branding, headlines, packaging, and promotional graphics where a bold, friendly voice is needed. It also works well for short UI labels, buttons, and signage-style applications where rounded forms and high stroke presence help maintain clarity at a glance.
The overall tone is friendly and contemporary, with a toy-like softness that feels welcoming rather than technical. Its weight and rounded geometry add confidence and warmth, making it feel more human and upbeat than a sharp-edged geometric grotesk.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, approachable sans voice by combining sturdy proportions with rounded-rectangle geometry. Its consistent rounding and simplified shapes prioritize immediacy, friendliness, and strong display performance.
At larger sizes the rounded joins and wide bowls create a strong, logo-like presence; in paragraphs the dense color and simplified forms emphasize impact over delicacy. The numerals follow the same rounded, sturdy construction, staying consistent with the letterforms’ compact, cushioned silhouette.