Sans Superellipse Ogdaf 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'PF DIN Text' by Parachute, 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK, 'Artico' by cretype, and 'Pulse JP' and 'Pulse JP Arabic' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, punchy, modern, playful, approachable, impact, approachability, simplicity, contemporary tone, rounded, soft-cornered, blocky, compact, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with a soft-rectangular (superellipse-like) construction and consistently blunt terminals. Curves are broad and smooth, corners are generously radiused, and counters tend toward rounded-rectangular shapes, giving letters a sturdy, compact silhouette. The lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g”, short apertures, and simplified joins; the uppercase is wide-shouldered and emphatic, with broad stems and minimal internal detailing. Numerals are similarly chunky and stable, with closed, rounded forms and strong baseline presence.
Best suited to headlines, short copy, and display applications where a bold, friendly voice is needed—such as branding, packaging, storefront/signage, and promotional graphics. It can also work for UI labels and callouts when a high-impact, approachable sans is desired, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is confident and friendly, balancing a utilitarian solidity with a playful softness. Its rounded geometry feels contemporary and approachable, with a poster-like punch that reads as upbeat rather than strict or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a welcoming, rounded geometric feel—prioritizing strong silhouettes, simplified construction, and an even, heavy texture that stays legible and distinctive in display settings.
At text sizes the dense, closed shapes can create a strong color and a tight rhythm, while at larger sizes the soft corners and rounded counters become a defining character. The design’s simplified forms and blunt ends help it stay consistent across letters, numbers, and punctuation-like shapes visible in the samples.