Sans Superellipse Raref 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Albireo' and 'Albireo Soft' by Cory Maylett Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, interfaces, branding, condensed, modern, utilitarian, architectural, neutral, space saving, modern clarity, systematic look, high legibility, tall, clean, linear, compact, streamlined.
A tightly condensed sans with monoline strokes and tall proportions. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) geometry, giving counters a softened, rectilinear feel rather than purely circular. Vertical strokes dominate, terminals are clean and mostly square-cut, and joins stay crisp with minimal modulation. The lowercase shows a high x-height with compact ascenders/descenders, while figures and capitals keep an even, narrow rhythm suited to dense setting.
Works well where space is limited and a tall, compact texture is desired—headlines, posters, packaging panels, wayfinding, and UI labels. It can also serve branding systems that want a modern condensed voice, especially at larger sizes where the superellipse shaping becomes more apparent.
The overall tone is cool and functional, with a contemporary, engineered look. Its narrow stance and rectilinear roundness suggest signage and interface typography more than expressive or handwritten styles, projecting clarity and restraint.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean condensed sans that remains legible while emphasizing verticality and efficient width. Its superellipse-based curves and consistent stroke behavior aim for a contemporary, systematized aesthetic that stays neutral across many applications.
Round letters such as O/C/G read as rounded rectangles, and the Q uses a simple, vertical tail detail that preserves the font’s strict, condensed rhythm. The numerals follow the same narrow, linear construction, keeping texture consistent across alphanumerics.