Sans Superellipse Ongam 8 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Metrica' by Ixipcalli (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui design, app branding, headlines, logos, signage, modern, friendly, techy, clean, playful, modernization, approachability, system clarity, brand friendliness, rounded, squared, geometric, soft, compact.
A rounded, geometric sans with a superelliptical construction: curves resolve into rounded-rectangle forms, and terminals tend to be softly squared rather than purely circular. Strokes appear even and consistent, with generous corner radii that give letters a smooth, molded feel. Apertures are moderately open, counters are compact and rounded, and many joins (notably in n/m/u/w) form tidy, vertical arches with consistent rhythm. The overall silhouette is orderly and grid-like, with slightly condensed-looking forms in places and a controlled, engineered spacing impression in the sample text.
It works well for UI labels, dashboards, and product interfaces where rounded geometry and consistent strokes help maintain clarity. The distinctive, softened-square forms also suit logos, packaging marks, and short headlines that benefit from a modern, friendly voice. For wayfinding and signage, its clean shapes and steady rhythm keep words legible at a glance.
The font reads as contemporary and approachable, balancing a tech-forward, interface-like clarity with a warm softness from the rounded corners. Its geometry and even stroke behavior suggest precision, while the softened rectangles keep it from feeling sterile. Overall it conveys a friendly, modern tone suited to product-centric and digital contexts.
The design intent appears to be a contemporary geometric sans built around superelliptical forms—combining the efficiency and neutrality of a system-oriented sans with softened corners for a more approachable, brandable texture.
Distinctive superellipse shaping is especially evident in rounded letters like O/Q and in the squarish shoulders of C/G/S. The lowercase uses simple, single-storey forms (a, g) and the numerals follow the same rounded-rect geometry, producing a cohesive, system-like set for mixed alphanumeric settings.