Sans Superellipse Otnus 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Citadina' and 'Necia' by Graviton, 'Karnchang' by Jipatype, 'Refinery' by Kimmy Design, 'Hype vol 3' by Positype, and 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, athletic, authoritative, utilitarian, retro tech, compact impact, modern utility, sports display, signage clarity, geometric cohesion, blocky, condensed, rounded corners, square curves, high impact.
A compact, heavy sans with squared, superellipse-like curves and consistently rounded corners. Strokes are uniform and sturdy, with generous internal counters that keep forms open despite the weight. Curved letters (C, G, O, Q) read as rounded rectangles, while diagonals (A, V, W, Y) are straight and decisive, giving the design a tight, engineered rhythm. Terminals are mostly blunt, and the overall spacing feels measured for dense setting and strong silhouette recognition.
Best suited to display sizes where its dense structure and rounded-rect geometry can project impact—headlines, posters, sports or event graphics, and brand wordmarks. It also works well for labels, packaging, and wayfinding where compact width and clear shapes help text fit tight spaces while remaining legible.
The tone is punchy and no-nonsense, combining a sporty, scoreboard-like directness with a modern industrial feel. Its rounded-rectangle geometry adds a friendly softness to an otherwise assertive, commanding presence.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual strength in a compact footprint, using softened corners and squared curves to keep the voice modern and approachable. Its consistent stroke weight and simplified forms suggest an emphasis on clarity, repeatable rhythm, and high-impact messaging.
Round glyphs stay squarish rather than circular, creating a cohesive ‘soft-square’ theme across letters and numerals. The numerals are wide and sturdy with clear distinctions, and the lowercase maintains a pragmatic, workmanlike texture that holds together well in all-caps or mixed-case headlines.