Sans Superellipse Onlab 8 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, signage, ui labels, tech, industrial, sporty, futuristic, clean, impact, clarity, modernity, systematic geometry, tech tone, rounded, squared, geometric, sturdy, crisp.
A heavy, geometric sans built from squared-off curves and rounded-rectangle counters, giving letters a superelliptical feel. Strokes are consistently thick with clean joins and minimal contrast, producing a compact, high-impact silhouette. Corners are softened rather than sharp, while apertures and counters stay fairly open, keeping shapes legible despite the dense weight. The lowercase shows simple, modern constructions with a single-storey a and g, and numerals follow the same squared-round logic for a cohesive set.
This design is best suited to headlines and short blocks where its weight and squared-round forms can carry impact without crowding. It works well for branding, posters, packaging, and wayfinding-style signage, and can also serve as a display face for UI labels or dashboards where a sturdy, contemporary tone is desired.
The overall tone is modern and utilitarian, with a distinctly tech and engineered character. Its rounded-square geometry reads confident and contemporary, balancing friendliness from the softened corners with a rugged, industrial firmness.
The letterforms appear intended to deliver a bold, modern voice through a controlled geometric system—rounded rectangles, sturdy proportions, and consistent stroke weight. The design prioritizes clarity and presence, aiming for a contemporary, tech-leaning aesthetic that remains approachable.
The font’s rhythm is driven by broad, stable horizontals and vertically oriented forms, creating a strong gridlike presence in text. Rounded terminals and rectangular bowls repeat throughout, reinforcing a consistent modular system across caps, lowercase, and figures.