Sans Superellipse Dava 8 is a very light, very wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is built from rounded-rectangle geometry with consistently softened corners and a uniform, hairline stroke. Curves are squarish and superelliptical rather than circular, giving bowls and counters a neatly engineered feel. Terminals are mostly flat or gently rounded, joins are smooth, and the overall rhythm favors open forms and generous spacing. Numerals and capitals share the same modular construction, with simplified shapes and minimal internal detailing that keeps the texture light and even in running text.
Best suited to short-form display settings where its geometric construction and delicate stroke can be appreciated—UI labels, product marks, futuristic headings, posters, and clean signage. In text blocks it maintains an even, airy color, making it workable for brief paragraphs in spacious layouts.
The tone is contemporary and precision-minded, evoking interface design, sci‑fi instrumentation, and sleek product branding. Its rounded corners soften the technical geometry, producing a friendly, modern voice rather than an aggressive or industrial one.
The design appears intended to translate a rounded-rectangular, interface-like drawing style into a coherent alphabet—prioritizing consistency, smooth corners, and a modern, engineered silhouette. It aims for a sleek, contemporary identity that feels digital-first while remaining approachable.
Distinctive, squared-off curves and minimal contrast create a consistent ‘tube-and-frame’ look across letters and figures. The design leans on clear silhouettes and simplified crossbars, which reads crisply at larger sizes and gives text a calm, understated presence.