Sans Superellipse Uklas 8 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Handel Gothic' and 'ITC Handel Gothic Arabic' by ITC, 'Nauman' and 'Nauman Neue' by The Northern Block, and 'Crepes' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, app branding, posters, packaging, signage, friendly, techy, playful, modern, sturdy, modernization, approachability, brand voice, geometric system, screen clarity, rounded, soft corners, geometric, compact, monoline.
A rounded geometric sans with monoline strokes and a distinctly superelliptical construction: curves and counters read like softened rectangles rather than true circles. Terminals are consistently rounded, corners are eased, and joins stay clean, producing a smooth, engineered rhythm. Proportions are broad and compact, with generous body width and tight internal apertures in letters like a, e, and s, while bowls in b, p, and d remain boxy-rounded. The uppercase set feels stable and blocky, and the numerals share the same squared-round logic, with a notably rectangular 0 and a flat-topped 2/3 style that reinforces the geometric system.
Best suited to display and short-to-medium text where its rounded, modular shapes can read clearly and establish a recognizable voice—such as UI headings and labels, product and app branding, posters, packaging, and wayfinding or signage. Its sturdy forms and uniform stroke weight also help it hold up well in bold headlines over busy backgrounds.
The overall tone is approachable and contemporary, combining a friendly softness from the rounded corners with a slightly utilitarian, device-like geometry. It suggests modern product design and interface aesthetics—confident and sturdy, but not aggressive—making it feel both welcoming and tech-forward.
The font appears designed to deliver a modern, systematized look built from rounded-rectangle geometry, balancing friendliness with a precise, constructed feel. The consistent corner treatment and compact, wide proportions aim to create a distinctive, brandable texture that reads cleanly in contemporary digital and graphic contexts.
The design leans on consistent radii and even stroke distribution, giving text a uniform color and strong presence. Some letterforms (notably the lowercase a and e) emphasize small apertures and squared counters, which adds a distinctive, modular character at display sizes.