Sans Superellipse Usme 8 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, signage, techy, futuristic, friendly, bold, modernization, impact, approachability, systematic geometry, rounded, squared, chunky, modular, geometric.
A heavy, geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle (superelliptical) forms with large-radius corners and mostly uniform stroke weight. Counters are compact and softly squared, producing a solid, high-ink texture and a sturdy baseline. Curves transition into flats with a crisp, machined feel, and terminals are generally blunt with rounded edges rather than tapered. Proportions are broad and open, with clear separations in letters like E/F/T and distinctive, blocky bowls in O/Q/C/G.
Best suited to short to medium-length display copy where its dense weight and broad shapes can act as a graphic element—headlines, logos, packaging callouts, and bold signage. It can also work for UI labels or interface-style titling when a rounded, industrial voice is desired, though extended body text may feel heavy.
The overall tone feels modern and engineered, with a soft, approachable edge from the rounded corners. It reads as contemporary and tech-forward, leaning toward a retro-future or arcade-influenced sensibility while staying clean and legible.
The design appears intended to merge a strict geometric skeleton with softened corners, creating a robust, contemporary display sans that feels both technical and approachable. Its consistent superelliptical construction suggests an emphasis on visual unity and strong silhouette recognition at larger sizes.
Distinctive details include the squared, inset-style apertures/counters, a strong reliance on rounded rectangles over true circles, and a playful, modular rhythm across uppercase and lowercase. Numerals follow the same geometry, giving UI-like consistency in headings and display settings.