Sans Superellipse Gumut 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzentica 4F' by 4th february, 'Bourgeois' by Barnbrook Fonts, and 'Bank Sans EF' by Elsner+Flake (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, ui, posters, packaging, modern, technical, friendly, confident, clean, strong presence, modern utility, approachable geometry, rounded, compact, geometric, blocky, soft corners.
A compact geometric sans with rounded-rectangle construction and generously softened corners. Strokes are heavy and even, with minimal modulation and a steady, engineered rhythm. Counters tend toward squarish bowls and apertures, and joins are clean with little to no flare, giving letters a solid, block-like footprint. Numerals echo the same superelliptical geometry, staying wide and stable with clear interior spaces.
Well-suited to headlines, logos, and brand wordmarks where a strong, contemporary shape language is desirable. The dense, sturdy forms also work effectively for UI labels, signage-style applications, and punchy poster or packaging typography where clarity and impact are priorities.
The overall tone is modern and pragmatic, with a friendly edge from the softened corners. It reads as confident and utilitarian rather than expressive, suggesting a tech-forward, product-oriented voice. The consistent geometry adds a sense of precision and reliability while still feeling approachable.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive rounded-rect geometry with high visual solidity for modern display and interface contexts. Its simplified, consistent construction prioritizes quick recognition and a cohesive, system-like feel across letters and numerals.
At larger sizes the distinctive rounded-square bowls (notably in characters like O, Q, and the rounded parts of B and P) become a defining signature. The lowercase includes a single-storey a and a compact, sturdy g, reinforcing the contemporary, simplified construction.