Sans Superellipse Pemes 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Laqonic 4F' by 4th february, 'Miguel De Northern' by Graphicxell, 'DIN Next' and 'DIN Next Paneuropean' by Monotype, and 'Merchanto' by Type Juice (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, sports branding, industrial, sporty, poster-ready, assertive, compact, space-saving impact, modern utility, brand presence, signage clarity, squared-round, blocky, sturdy, high-impact, uniform weight.
A compact, heavy sans with a squared-round (superellipse) construction: bowls and counters feel like rounded rectangles, while terminals are largely flat and blunt. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, creating a dense, even color in text. Curves are controlled and slightly tensioned rather than fully circular, and corners are softened throughout, producing a machined, contemporary geometry. The lowercase is straightforward and utilitarian, with simple single-storey forms and tight interior spaces that emphasize weight and solidity.
This font performs best in display contexts such as posters, punchy headlines, labels, packaging, and wayfinding-style signage where dense, high-impact letterforms are an advantage. It also fits sports and industrial branding systems that need compact, assertive typography.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a utilitarian, industrial edge. Its compact proportions and blocky curves read as energetic and sporty, suited to messaging that needs to feel direct, strong, and highly visible.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in limited horizontal space by combining dense weight with rounded-rectangle geometry. It prioritizes clarity of silhouette and consistent rhythm, aiming for a modern, engineered look that remains friendly through softened corners.
Because of the thick strokes and relatively tight counters, the face gains impact quickly at display sizes, while smaller sizes may benefit from generous tracking and line spacing. The numerals match the same squared-round geometry and heavy presence, reinforcing a consistent, emphatic voice across alphanumerics.