Sans Superellipse Pimay 8 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura' by DSType, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, and 'Allotrope' by Kostic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, poster, condensed, retro, punchy, space saving, high impact, clear signage, modern retro, blocky, rounded corners, compact, tall, sturdy.
A compact, tall sans with dense strokes and a strong vertical emphasis. Curves are built from squarish, rounded-rectangle forms, giving bowls and counters a slightly boxy, superelliptical feel rather than purely circular geometry. Terminals are mostly blunt and clean, with subtly rounded corners that soften the overall mass. The rhythm is tight and efficient, with narrow letterforms and compact internal spaces that remain fairly open for the weight.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where a condensed footprint and strong impact are needed. It can also work for branding systems that want an industrial, sturdy voice, especially in short lines and display sizes. For longer passages, it will be more effective as a bold typographic accent than as continuous reading text.
The font reads as assertive and utilitarian, with a sturdy, no-nonsense presence. Its condensed, blocky construction suggests an industrial and retro-adjacent tone, making it feel suited to bold statements rather than quiet text. The rounded-rectangle curvature adds a friendly edge to an otherwise forceful voice.
The design appears intended to maximize impact in limited horizontal space while keeping letterforms simple and highly consistent. Its superelliptical rounding and blunt terminals balance strict, engineered structure with a slightly softened finish, aiming for bold clarity and a memorable, poster-ready texture.
Uppercase forms maintain a consistent, rectangular skeleton, while lowercase retains clear, simple silhouettes with a single-storey ‘a’ and compact joins. Numerals match the same tall, compressed proportions, producing a cohesive, sign-like texture across mixed copy. In running text, the tight fit and heavy color create a strong typographic “bar” effect that benefits from generous line spacing.