Sans Superellipse Pinob 8 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cord Nuvo' by Designova, 'Highman' by Eko Bimantara, 'Conthey' by ROHH, 'Politica' by Sudtipos, and 'Brumder' by Trustha (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, industrial, poster, retro, sporty, assertive, space saving, high impact, graphic clarity, brand presence, condensed, blocky, rounded, compact, high-contrast.
A compact, tightly spaced sans with heavy, even strokes and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) geometry throughout. Curves are squared-off and softly radiused rather than fully circular, producing sturdy bowls in letters like O/C/Q and a chunky, engineered feel in D/B/P. Counters are relatively small and apertures are narrow, which boosts impact at display sizes. Terminals are blunt and clean, and the overall rhythm is consistent, with simplified forms and minimal modulation giving the alphabet a uniform, dense texture.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and brand marks where a condensed, heavyweight voice is needed. It can work well on packaging and labels, and in sports or event graphics where dense copy blocks and punchy emphasis are desirable; for long text at small sizes, the tight counters may feel heavy.
The font projects a confident, no-nonsense tone—bold, condensed, and built for attention. Its rounded-squared shapes read as modern-industrial with a retro poster edge, suggesting strength, urgency, and practicality rather than elegance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle construction to keep forms friendly while still feeling strong and mechanical. It prioritizes bold presence and consistent rhythm for display-driven typography.
The lowercase follows the same compact logic as the caps, with single-storey forms (notably a and g) and short, sturdy extenders that keep the silhouette tight. Numerals share the same squared-round construction and stout proportions, matching the alphabet well for headlines and graphics.