Sans Superellipse Doliv 8 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blue Creek' and 'Blue Creek Rounded' by ActiveSphere, 'Hype vol 3' by Positype, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, condensed, industrial, assertive, utilitarian, contemporary, space saving, impact, modern utility, brand presence, rounded corners, uniform strokes, compact, tall, tight spacing.
A tall, tightly condensed sans with uniform stroke weight and softly rounded corners that give straight stems and bowls a superellipse-like feel. Curves are controlled and squared-off rather than circular, with narrow apertures and compact counters that keep the texture dense. The rhythm is strongly vertical, with consistent stem widths and minimal modulation, producing a clean, poster-ready silhouette across letters and numerals.
This font is best suited to short, high-impact settings where space is limited: headlines, posters, cover lines, signage, and bold labeling on packaging. It can also work for logotypes and sports or industrial branding where a condensed, vertical stance is desirable; for long passages, the dense counters and narrow apertures suggest using larger sizes and generous line spacing.
The overall tone is direct and functional, combining an engineered, industrial cleanliness with a slightly retro, display-condensed attitude. Its narrow proportions and firm geometry communicate urgency and efficiency more than warmth or elegance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rect geometry to keep forms consistent and modern while remaining highly legible at display sizes. The emphasis is on strong vertical structure and a uniform, engineered finish.
Round forms (C, O, G, e) read as rounded-rectangle constructions, and terminals tend to finish bluntly with softened edges, maintaining a consistent, stencilless feel. The numerals follow the same condensed, compact logic, keeping stroke density and corner radii aligned with the letters.