Sans Superellipse Oldiy 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Double Porter' by Fenotype, 'Miguel De Northern' by Graphicxell, and 'Marce' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, assertive, industrial, retro, playful, compact, compact impact, geometric unity, friendly strength, display clarity, rounded, blunt, chunky, condensed, squared.
A compact, heavy sans with a rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes are monoline and terminate in blunt, softened corners, giving letters a squared-yet-cushioned silhouette. Counters are small and tightly controlled, and apertures tend to be narrow, creating a dense texture in text. The lowercase is tall and sturdy, with simple, utilitarian joins and minimal modulation, while diagonals and curves maintain the same broad, superelliptic logic for a consistent rhythm across the set.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and promotional layouts where a dense, high-impact voice is needed. The rounded-rectangle geometry also works well for branding, packaging, and signage, especially in environments that benefit from sturdy letterforms and clear, blocky silhouettes.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a friendly softness from the rounded corners. It balances an industrial, workmanlike presence with a slightly playful, retro feel—like stamped signage or mid-century display lettering updated for modern layouts. The tight, chunky forms project confidence and impact without feeling sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in a compact footprint while maintaining a friendly, rounded personality. Its superelliptic construction suggests a focus on consistent geometry and strong texture, aimed at display typography that feels modern, durable, and approachable.
The design’s compact proportions and tight internal spaces make it most comfortable at larger sizes, where its rounded corners and distinctive squared curves read clearly. In extended text, the dense color and narrow openings can feel heavy, but for short phrases it delivers strong, cohesive shapes and a punchy vertical rhythm.