Sans Superellipse Polak 8 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, industrial, assertive, modern, condensed, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, modern utility, geometric branding, square-rounded, compact, blocky, high-impact, clean.
A compact, tightly set sans with square-rounded construction and a distinctly vertical, compressed stance. Strokes stay consistently heavy with minimal modulation, while corners and terminals are softened into rounded-rectangle transitions rather than sharp joins. Counters are small and controlled, and the overall fit feels economical, producing a dense color in text. The lowercase shows simple, sturdy forms with single-storey a and g, short arms, and limited apertures that reinforce a solid, sign-like rhythm.
Best suited to display sizes where its dense weight and compact proportions can deliver maximum impact in limited space. It works well for headlines, posters, labels, packaging, and bold brand wordmarks, and can function in short UI or navigation labels when a strong, condensed voice is desired.
The tone is forceful and pragmatic—more about impact and efficiency than warmth or delicacy. Its squared curves and dense texture suggest contemporary industrial design, delivering a no-nonsense voice suited to attention-grabbing settings.
The design appears aimed at producing a high-impact condensed sans built from rounded-rectangular geometry for strong readability at large sizes and a distinctly modern, industrial character. The consistent stroke behavior and compact spacing prioritize visual punch and efficient use of horizontal space.
Round letters tend to read as superelliptical—closer to rounded boxes than circles—creating a consistent geometric theme across capitals, lowercase, and numerals. The numerals are stout and compact, matching the type’s poster-friendly emphasis and maintaining uniform presence across a line.