Sans Superellipse Hubav 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5, and 'Sans Beam' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, assertive, industrial, sporty, retro, impact, compactness, branding, blocky, compact, rounded, sturdy, punchy.
This font is a heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle curves and broadly squared counters. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense color and strong silhouette recognition. Terminals are blunt and clean, with rounded joins in curved letters that keep forms smooth rather than sharp. The lowercase is straightforward and utilitarian, with single-storey “a” and “g,” a short-armed “r,” and a sturdy, compact “s.” Numerals follow the same chunky, rounded geometry, with tightly enclosed bowls and confident, simplified shapes.
Best suited to short, bold messages where impact matters: headlines, posters, event graphics, and sports-oriented branding. It can also work on packaging and signage where a compact, sturdy wordmark is needed. For longer text, it will be more comfortable at larger sizes with extra spacing.
The overall tone is loud and confident, leaning toward an athletic, poster-driven voice. Its rounded block forms feel industrial and durable rather than delicate, giving copy a no-nonsense, high-impact character. The style also carries a mild retro signage flavor due to its compact width and rounded-square construction.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a compact footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry to stay friendly while remaining forceful. It prioritizes bold shapes, quick recognition, and consistent, simplified forms for display typography.
Because the letterforms are so massed and the counters are relatively tight, spacing and line breaks will strongly affect readability; it visually prefers generous tracking and clear hierarchy. The superelliptic rounding stays consistent across curves, helping it maintain a cohesive rhythm in headlines.