Sans Superellipse Benab 8 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, posters, packaging, airy, sleek, modern, elegant, quiet, space saving, editorial tone, modern branding, refined display, monoline, condensed, oblique, rounded, minimal.
A condensed, obliqued sans with a monoline feel and softly rounded, superellipse-like bowls. Curves are drawn with smooth, elongated arcs and terminals resolve cleanly without serifs, giving letters an open, streamlined silhouette. The rhythm is tight and vertical, with tall proportions, compact counters, and a consistent rightward slant that keeps stems and joins visually crisp. Numerals follow the same narrow, rounded construction, maintaining a coherent texture across text and figures.
Best suited to short-to-medium headlines, subheads, and brand wordmarks where a slim, elegant voice is desired. It works well in editorial layouts, fashion or lifestyle communications, and packaging where space is limited and a refined, modern texture is beneficial. For extended small-size reading, it will perform better with generous tracking and leading to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is refined and contemporary, projecting a light, fast-moving elegance rather than warmth or heaviness. Its restrained detailing and narrow stance suggest a fashion-forward, editorial sensibility with a slightly technical, aerodynamic calm.
The design appears intended to deliver a sleek, space-saving italic sans with rounded-rectangle geometry, balancing modern minimalism with a distinctive, elongated silhouette. It aims to create a consistent, stylish typographic color in display and branding contexts while keeping letterforms simple and disciplined.
Round characters like C, O, Q, and 0 show squared-off rounding typical of superellipse construction, while diagonal-heavy letters (K, V, W, X, Y) emphasize the font’s slanted, kinetic gesture. The uppercase reads clean and display-oriented, while the lowercase maintains a simple, uncluttered skeleton that supports long lines without feeling fussy.