Sans Superellipse Ehkis 8 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, dynamic, sporty, modern, urgent, condensed, space saving, motion cue, display impact, modern utility, slanted, compact, rounded, boxy rounds, high impact.
A compact, right-slanted sans with tightly drawn proportions and a strong, continuous stroke presence. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and counters a squarish softness rather than purely circular forms. Terminals are clean and mostly sheared to match the slant, with minimal modulation and crisp interior openings that stay readable despite the narrow set. The rhythm is dense and vertical, with tall capitals, snug spacing, and utilitarian figures that echo the same compact, rounded construction.
This font performs best in short, attention-grabbing settings such as headlines, posters, and promotional graphics where compact width and slanted emphasis help maximize impact. It also suits sports and performance-oriented branding, packaging callouts, and bold UI labels where a dense, modern texture is desirable.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and contemporary, with a forward-leaning stance that suggests motion and urgency. Its compact, engineered shapes feel functional and sporty, suited to messaging that wants to look active and direct rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver an efficient, space-saving voice with a sense of speed and momentum. Rounded-rectilinear curves and clean terminals aim for a modern, engineered look that stays robust and legible at display sizes while maintaining a distinctive condensed texture.
Round characters like O/0 and C show a distinctly squarish curvature, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) read sharp and energetic due to the strong slant. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, workmanlike feel, with simple forms and consistent, tight counters that keep the texture uniform in longer lines.