Sans Superellipse Lobek 8 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, friendly, retro, playful, techy, compact, space saving, warm modernity, signage clarity, brandability, visual uniformity, rounded, soft, condensed, geometric, pill‑shaped.
A compact, rounded sans with uniform stroke weight and a clear superellipse construction. Corners are heavily radiused and terminals resolve into soft, pill-like ends, giving letters a smooth, molded feel. Counters tend to be rounded-rectangular, and apertures are moderately open for the width. The overall rhythm is tight and vertical, with simplified joins and minimal contrast that keeps the texture even across lines.
Well suited to short-to-medium display settings where a compact, rounded look is desirable—headlines, posters, packaging, wayfinding, and brand marks. It can also work for UI labels and product naming when you want a friendly, space-efficient word shape, though the tight proportions favor larger sizes for comfortable reading.
The tone reads approachable and slightly retro, like mid-century signage or playful industrial labeling. Its rounded geometry adds warmth, while the condensed proportions and steady strokes lend a practical, modern edge. Overall it balances friendliness with a utilitarian, streamlined character.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed footprint without feeling sharp or mechanical. By using superelliptical rounds and consistent stroke weight, it aims for high impact and a cohesive, iconic silhouette across letters and numbers.
Uppercase forms are especially tall and narrow, with strongly rounded shoulders on letters like C, G, and S. Numerals match the same softened geometry, and the single-story lowercase a and g reinforce a simple, contemporary voice. The dot on i/j is circular and prominent, helping small details remain visible despite the compact width.