Sans Superellipse Hakud 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Register' by Device, 'Navine' by OneSevenPointFive, 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, and 'Purista' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, signage, ui labels, posters, tech, industrial, confident, clean, futuristic, modernization, distinct identity, digital clarity, geometric consistency, squared-round, geometric, compact, blocky, monoline.
A monoline sans with a squared-round construction: bowls and counters are built from rounded rectangles, producing superellipse-like curves and flat-ish sides. Corners are consistently softened, while terminals are clean and horizontal/vertical, giving a compact, engineered silhouette. Proportions are slightly condensed in many glyphs, with large counters and sturdy stems that keep forms open even at heavy weight. The rhythm is even and modular, with minimal optical flare and a strong emphasis on straight strokes meeting controlled curves.
Best suited for headlines, short UI labels, and brand marks where its compact, squared-round shapes stay distinctive. It should also perform well in signage and packaging that benefit from high-impact, geometric clarity, especially in larger sizes where the modular detailing reads intentionally.
The overall tone feels technical and contemporary, with an industrial, utilitarian confidence. Its rounded-rect geometry adds a friendly softness to an otherwise machine-like structure, creating a modern, forward-leaning voice suited to digital and product contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, engineered sans that balances robustness with approachability by using a consistent rounded-rectangle geometry. The goal seems to be strong legibility and a recognizable, tech-forward personality without decorative flourishes.
Round characters like O/0 read as squarish capsules rather than true circles, reinforcing the geometric system. Diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) are crisp and straight, while glyphs such as S and G keep their curves constrained within the same rounded-rectangle logic for a cohesive, constructed look.