Sans Superellipse Apma 8 is a very light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is built from slender, consistent strokes with rounded terminals and corners, giving most forms a soft, superellipse-like geometry. Curves tend to resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls rather than true circles, and many joins are smoothly radiused, producing a gentle, engineered rhythm. Counters are open and the overall texture stays airy, with wide interior space in letters like O, P, and D and clear, uncluttered apertures in C, S, and e. The uppercase shows a slightly modular construction (notably in M, N, and W), while the lowercase keeps a simplified, functional structure with single-storey a and g.
This font works especially well in user interfaces, dashboards, and wayfinding where a clear, modern voice is needed without heavy visual weight. It also suits product identity systems and contemporary editorial headings, particularly in layouts that benefit from generous whitespace and a streamlined, geometric tone.
The tone is crisp and contemporary, with a restrained, system-like character that reads as calm and precise rather than expressive or playful. Its rounded-square curves add approachability, but the overall impression remains technical and clean—well suited to interfaces and product-forward branding.
The design appears intended to balance a geometric, engineered construction with friendly rounding, creating a neutral sans that feels modern and systematic while remaining easy to scan. Its consistent stroke behavior and softened corners suggest a focus on clarity and cohesion across letters and figures.
Distinctive details include rounded, squared-off bowls, a compact, minimal t, and angular-to-rounded transitions in diagonals (V, W, Y, Z) that reinforce a constructed feel. Numerals follow the same soft-rectilinear logic, staying simple and highly consistent with the letterforms.