Sans Superellipse Amba 8 is a light, normal width, low contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lazare Grotesk' by Nootype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, editorial, packaging, posters, modern, friendly, quirky, approachable, airy, soft modernity, approachability, distinct motion, everyday legibility, rounded, humanist, soft, playful, clean.
A softly rounded sans with gently squared (superelliptical) bowls and a subtle back-slanted (reverse-italic) posture. Strokes are even and open, with broad curves that read as rounded-rectangle geometry rather than perfect circles. The lowercase has a clear, readable rhythm with a single-storey “a,” circular i-dots, and a lightly tapered, handwritten-like flow in joins and terminals. Capitals are simple and architectural, with wide curves on C/G/O and straightforward, open counters throughout; numerals follow the same rounded, contemporary construction.
Well suited for UI and product typography where a warm, modern sans is needed, especially in headings and short paragraphs. Its soft geometry also fits branding, packaging, and editorial layouts that want a contemporary, approachable feel without heavy stylization.
The overall tone is contemporary and friendly, with a mild quirk from the reverse slant and soft-cornered shapes. It feels informal without becoming novelty, balancing clarity with a relaxed, personable voice.
Likely designed as a contemporary rounded sans that emphasizes soft superelliptical geometry and easy readability, using a reverse-italic stance to add distinctive motion and personality while keeping forms clean and functional.
The italic-like back slant is consistent across both cases and numerals, giving text a gentle forward motion in the opposite direction of typical italics. Round forms stay cohesive across letters and figures, and the open apertures help maintain legibility in continuous text.