Sans Superellipse Yola 8 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'Huben' by Minor Praxis, and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, sports branding, packaging, chunky, playful, punchy, retro, sporty, impact, approachability, retro branding, bold display, geometric consistency, rounded, squared, blocky, bulky, soft corners.
A heavy, compact display sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly radiused corners throughout. Curves resolve into squarish bowls and counters, giving letters like O, C, and G a superelliptical, “squircle” feel, while diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) are broad and stable. Terminals are blunt and uniform, apertures are relatively small, and counters tend to be tight, producing a dense, high-impact texture in text. Lowercase forms lean toward single-storey, geometric simplification with sturdy stems and minimal modulation, and the numerals echo the same rounded-rectilinear logic.
This font is well suited to big headlines, signage, poster graphics, and brand marks that need a sturdy, approachable presence. It also fits sports and casual entertainment branding, as well as packaging or labels where bold, rounded letterforms help create an inviting, high-energy look.
The overall tone is bold and friendly with a retro, arcade-and-sports flavor. Its softened corners keep the weight from feeling aggressive, while the wide stance and tight counters project confidence and loudness suited to attention-grabbing settings.
The design appears intended to maximize impact through dense massing and rounded-rectilinear geometry, creating a recognizable silhouette that holds up in large-scale applications. Its simplified construction suggests a focus on bold branding and display readability rather than long-form text.
At smaller sizes the tight interior spaces and heavy horizontals can reduce clarity, while at larger sizes the consistent squircle geometry becomes a distinctive signature. The design reads best with generous spacing and short lines where its chunky rhythm can breathe.