Sans Superellipse Agdet 8 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Fairweather' by Dharma Type, 'Benton Sans' and 'Benton Sans Std' by Font Bureau, 'ITC Franklin' by ITC, and 'Cargi' by Studio Principle Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, condensed, utilitarian, retro, punchy, space saving, high impact, systematic, clarity, modernization, monoline, rounded corners, tall proportions, compact spacing, soft terminals.
A tightly condensed sans with tall, compact proportions and a largely monoline stroke. Curves and counters are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and arches a squarish softness rather than true circularity. Terminals are gently rounded, and the overall rhythm feels vertical and compressed, with short crossbars and narrow apertures that keep words dense and columnar. Figures follow the same narrow, sturdy construction, reading as blocky and economical.
Best suited to short-to-medium text where a condensed footprint and strong presence are desirable—headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and wayfinding-style applications. It can also work for brand marks or UI accents when a compact, vertical rhythm is needed.
The tone is pragmatic and slightly retro-industrial: strong, space-efficient, and built for impact. Rounded corners soften the otherwise rigid, engineered shapes, balancing toughness with approachability. Overall it conveys a no-nonsense, functional voice suited to modern signage-like typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual strength in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle construction to maintain clarity while giving the letterforms a controlled, contemporary character. Its consistent geometry suggests a focus on repeatable, system-like forms that hold up well in bold display settings.
The condensed set-widths and compact internal space create a dark, continuous texture in text, especially in mixed-case. The distinctive rounded-rect counters make the design feel systematic and consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.