Sans Superellipse Gumaj 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'FF Sanuk Big' by FontFont, 'Aeroko' by Monotype, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Neue Rational Narrow' by René Bieder, 'Dalle' by Stawix, and 'Grimpt' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, friendly, modern, punchy, utilitarian, impact, clarity, modernity, friendliness, solidity, blocky, rounded corners, compact, high impact, softened.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners. Curves and counters tend toward superelliptical shapes, producing squarish bowls in letters like O, C, and G, while verticals remain straight and assertive. Terminals are mostly flat and blunt, with consistent stroke weight and minimal modulation. The lowercase shows a large x-height with short ascenders/descenders, helping forms like a, e, and s read as dense and stable; counters are relatively tight, emphasizing solidity at display sizes. Figures are similarly robust and geometric, matching the overall blocky rhythm.
Best suited for headlines, short statements, and brand marks where a dense, high-impact word shape is desirable. It can work well for packaging and signage that benefits from sturdy letterforms and clear silhouettes, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the tight counters remain legible.
The tone is confident and approachable: bold enough to feel industrial and emphatic, but rounded enough to avoid harshness. It reads contemporary and practical, with a friendly, “built” character suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a modern geometric voice, using rounded-rectangle forms to balance strength and friendliness. Its proportions and large x-height suggest an emphasis on clear, compact word shapes for display and branding contexts.
The overall texture is dark and even, with strong vertical emphasis and compact internal space, which can make long passages feel dense. The superelliptical geometry gives a distinctive squarish roundness that remains consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.