Sans Superellipse Akpi 8 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, signage, posters, packaging, data display, techno, industrial, utilitarian, retro, space saving, system clarity, technical tone, geometric consistency, rounded corners, condensed, monoline, boxy, squared curves.
A condensed, monoline sans built from squared-off curves and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) geometry. Strokes stay even with minimal modulation, and terminals are predominantly flat, giving a crisp, machined finish. Counters tend toward squarish apertures (notably in C, D, O, Q, and 0), while joins are clean and straightforward. The overall rhythm is tight and vertical, with compact letterforms and consistent spacing that keeps word shapes orderly and controlled.
It suits interface labels, dashboards, and navigation where compact width and firm geometry help fit information into limited space. The structured shapes also work well for signage, wayfinding, and industrial or tech-forward branding. In editorial contexts, it’s best used for headings, pull quotes, and short bursts of text rather than long-form reading.
The tone feels technical and utilitarian, with a subtle retro-digital flavor reminiscent of labeling, equipment markings, and modular UI typography. Its squared curves and restrained detailing read as efficient, disciplined, and slightly futuristic without becoming playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean, space-efficient sans with a distinctive superelliptical construction, balancing modern clarity with an engineered, system-like character.
Distinctive rounded-rectangle bowls make the figures and capitals especially coherent in sets, helping strings like serials and short headlines look uniform. Some lowercase forms lean geometric and simplified, prioritizing consistency and legibility over calligraphic nuance.