Sans Superellipse Rikew 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, signage, posters, headlines, packaging, futuristic, technical, sleek, minimal, architectural, modern system, space saving, clean labeling, geometric clarity, rounded corners, monolinear, condensed, geometric, squared-round.
A condensed geometric sans built from squared, superellipse-like curves and softly rounded corners. Strokes are largely monolinear with clean terminals, producing a crisp, engineered texture. Counters tend toward rounded-rectangle shapes (notably in O, D, 0, and 8), and many joins are squared off for a compact, modular feel. The lowercase maintains a simple, constructed structure with single-storey forms and restrained curves, keeping word shapes tidy and uniform.
Well-suited for interface labels, dashboards, and wayfinding where a compact footprint and clear, geometric forms help maintain order in dense layouts. It also performs well in posters, tech branding, and packaging systems that benefit from a modern, modular voice, especially for headlines and short-to-medium text blocks.
The overall tone feels futuristic and technical, like labeling on instruments or modern transport signage. Its narrow, upright stance and rounded-rect geometry give it a sleek, controlled personality—more utilitarian than friendly, but not harsh due to the softened corners.
The design appears intended to merge a compact, space-efficient silhouette with a softened geometric construction. By relying on rounded-rectangle curves and steady stroke weight, it aims for a contemporary, system-like aesthetic that stays legible while projecting a modern, engineered identity.
The numerals and capitals emphasize verticality and tight spacing potential, while the rounded corners prevent the design from reading purely rigid or industrial. The consistent geometry creates strong rhythm in all-caps settings and a disciplined, grid-like presence in text.