Sans Superellipse Usmu 8 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Absalon' by Michael Nordstrom Kjaer, 'Moire' by Microsoft Corporation, 'Eurocine' and 'Kairos Sans' by Monotype, and 'Cobe' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, ui labels, packaging, modern, confident, friendly, techy, clean, modernization, impact, clarity, system design, approachability, rounded, geometric, superelliptic, compact counters, soft corners.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction throughout. Curves are smooth and squarish, with corners consistently softened rather than truly circular, giving round letters like O/C/G a boxy, controlled feel. Strokes are uniform and sturdy with tight internal counters, and spacing reads compact and efficient. Uppercase forms are broad and stable; lowercase is similarly robust with simple, utilitarian shapes (single-storey a and g), and figures are blocky with rounded edges for strong presence.
Best suited to headlines, branding, and display typography where a strong, modern voice is needed. It also works well for UI labels, navigation, and product graphics that benefit from clear, compact letterforms and a squared-rounded aesthetic, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is modern and confident, with a friendly edge coming from the softened corners and squircle-like curves. It feels tech-forward and contemporary—more “product interface” than “editorial,” projecting clarity and reliability while still appearing approachable.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary geometric sans built on superellipse logic—combining the firmness of squared forms with the approachability of rounded corners. Its sturdy strokes and compact counters suggest an emphasis on punchy legibility and a cohesive, systematized visual identity.
Terminals are predominantly flat and squared-off, and the superelliptic rounding creates a consistent, system-like rhythm across letters, digits, and punctuation. The bold color and compact apertures favor impact over delicacy, helping the design hold together well at larger sizes and in dense settings.