Sans Superellipse Tabub 8 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic', 'Dharma Gothic P', and 'Dharma Gothic Rounded' by Dharma Type; 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co.; and 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, rugged, poster-ready, athletic, no-nonsense, impact, space-saving, grit, branding, condensed, blocky, stencil-like, distressed, rounded corners.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and blunt terminals. Strokes are thick and fairly even, with compact counters and tight apertures that create a dense, vertical rhythm. Many forms show slightly rough, chipped edges and small voids that read as intentional texture, while curves are squared-off into soft corners rather than true circles. Uppercase is tall and commanding; lowercase follows a similarly narrow, high-shouldered build, and figures are chunky and compact with strong, poster-scale presence.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and large-format branding where the tight width and heavy mass deliver maximum impact. The gritty texture and compact spacing also work well for apparel graphics, sports identities, packaging fronts, and bold signage. For long text at small sizes, the dense counters and distressed details may reduce clarity, so it’s strongest as a display face.
The overall tone is tough and utilitarian, combining a bold display attitude with a worn, printed texture. It evokes stamped signage and gritty sports or workwear graphics—confident, direct, and a bit aggressive. The condensed proportions add urgency and impact, making the voice feel loud even in limited space.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact display typography in a condensed footprint, using rounded-rectangular geometry for cohesion and a lightly weathered texture for character. It aims to feel industrial and forceful while remaining cleanly constructed and consistent across the alphabet and numerals.
The distressed detailing is subtle but consistent enough to be part of the design language, especially noticeable in enclosed areas and along outer edges. Counters and joins stay relatively squared, which reinforces the superelliptical, rounded-rectangle feel across both letters and numerals.