Sans Superellipse Rigan 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, packaging, branding, condensed, editorial, retro, clean, quirky, space saving, modern voice, editorial tone, geometric softness, tall, airy, crisp, rounded corners, tapered terminals.
A tall, tightly set sans with markedly condensed proportions and a clean, vertical stance. Strokes are mostly uniform with subtle modulation, and terminals often taper into soft, slightly flared ends rather than blunt cuts. Curves feel based on rounded-rectangle geometry: bowls are narrow and elongated, with smooth, controlled rounding and a consistent inner space rhythm. Counters are small but clear, and the overall drawing favors slender stems, compact apertures, and a disciplined, columnar texture across lines of text.
Best suited to headlines and subheads where space is limited and a strong vertical rhythm is desirable. It can work well for posters, packaging, and brand wordmarks that need a sleek condensed voice. In longer text it will feel stylistic and compact, performing better at comfortable sizes with ample line spacing.
The font reads as modern and streamlined with a faint retro editorial flavor. Its narrow, tall forms create a poised, fashion-forward tone, while the gently softened corners keep it approachable rather than stark. Overall it feels crisp and composed, with a touch of idiosyncrasy coming from the tapered terminals and elongated curves.
The design appears intended to provide a space-saving condensed sans that still feels refined and contemporary. Rounded-rectangle curves and tapered terminals suggest an effort to combine geometric clarity with a slightly softened, editorial personality.
Uppercase forms appear especially monolinear and architectural, while lowercase introduces more character through tall ascenders, compact bowls, and simplified joins. Numerals match the condensed, vertical rhythm and maintain clear differentiation at text sizes through their distinct silhouettes.