Sans Superellipse Horit 8 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Cy Grotesk' and 'Cy Grotesk Std' by Kobuzan, 'Claspo ND' by Nicolas Deslé, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Manual' by TypeUnion, 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts, and 'Crepes' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, modern, punchy, playful, impact, approachability, modernity, clarity, chunky, rounded, compact, soft corners, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with broadly proportioned capitals and a tall, sturdy lowercase. Curves are built from smooth, superelliptical shapes with softly squared counters, while terminals and corners are consistently rounded for a cohesive, blocky silhouette. Strokes stay even throughout, producing dense, dark color and strong impact; apertures tend to be relatively tight, and many letters (like o/c/e) read as compact rounded rectangles rather than perfect circles. The numerals match the same massy geometry, with simple, open forms and stable vertical rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, logos, and brand systems where high impact and immediate legibility are needed. It also works well for posters, packaging, and signage, especially when a rounded, modern voice is desired. For longer passages, generous spacing and larger sizes help maintain clarity due to the dense color and tight counters.
The overall tone is bold and straightforward while still approachable, pairing a contemporary, tech-forward geometry with a friendly softness from the rounded corners. It feels assertive and attention-grabbing without becoming sharp or aggressive, making it suitable for lively, upbeat messaging.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual presence with a cohesive rounded-rectangle construction, balancing bold authority with a softened, approachable finish. Its consistent geometry suggests an intention to feel contemporary and scalable across prominent, attention-focused applications.
The design favors solid shapes and short joins, giving text a compact, poster-like texture at display sizes. In longer lines the heavy weight and tight interior spaces create a strong typographic “wall,” emphasizing impact over delicacy.