Sans Superellipse Makem 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic' and 'Dharma Gothic Rounded' by Dharma Type, 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'Beni' by Nois, 'Goudar HL' by Stawix, and 'Lektorat' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, retro, punchy, friendly, chunky, impact, space-saving, approachability, display clarity, rounded, condensed, blocky, soft corners, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and steady with minimal modulation, producing dense, dark letterforms and tight counters. Proportions are condensed with a tall lowercase presence, and curves resolve into squarish, superelliptical bowls that keep the rhythm uniform. Terminals are blunt and padded rather than sharp, and the overall spacing reads snug, emphasizing a solid, poster-like texture in text.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where its dense weight and compact width can create strong impact. It works well for branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from a friendly, retro-leaning bold sans, and it can add character to large-scale editorial titles or promotional graphics.
The font conveys a bold, approachable attitude—more fun and energetic than formal. Its rounded, chunky shapes suggest mid-century and pop-signage references, giving headlines a friendly, slightly comedic punch while staying clean and straightforward.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in limited horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle geometry to stay readable while projecting a warm, playful personality. Its consistent stroke weight and compact counters prioritize bold texture and clear shapes for display settings.
Uppercase forms are built from broad verticals and rounded bowls, while lowercase keeps the same blocky softness for consistent color. Numerals follow the same compact, rounded-rect logic, maintaining strong legibility and a cohesive, display-driven feel.