Sans Superellipse Ognoh 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry and 'Goudar HL' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids branding, stickers, playful, friendly, retro, chunky, casual, friendly impact, space saving, playful branding, retro display, bold labeling, rounded, soft corners, compact, bouncy, cartoonish.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly blunted corners. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal modulation and generous internal rounding that keeps counters open despite the weight. Proportions are tight and slightly condensed, with a tall x-height and short extenders, creating a dense, punchy rhythm. Curves and joints lean toward squarish superellipse forms, giving letters a sturdy, cutout-like silhouette.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, packaging, and playful branding where bold presence and friendliness are key. It can work well for logos and labels that need a compact footprint and strong color on the page. For longer reading passages, it’s more effective in larger sizes where the rounded counters and tight spacing remain comfortable.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a slightly retro, cartoon-leaning warmth. Its chunky shapes and softened edges feel informal and inviting, emphasizing personality over precision. The dense rhythm adds energy and a hint of hand-made charm without becoming messy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft, approachable voice—using rounded-rectangle geometry to combine firmness and friendliness. Its tall lowercase and compact width suggest an emphasis on punchy messaging in limited space, while the consistent, softened shapes aim for a cohesive, characterful texture.
Round characters (O, Q, 0) stay more squared than circular, and the numerals share the same blocky, softened geometry for consistent texture. The lowercase maintains strong presence thanks to the high x-height, and the dot on i/j reads clearly at display sizes.