Sans Superellipse Bymik 8 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Coign' by Colophon Foundry, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, and 'Hype Vol 1' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, condensed, industrial, editorial, modern, retro, space saving, display impact, geometric clarity, modern utility, monoline, high waistline, tight spacing, vertical stress, squared rounds.
A condensed, monoline sans with tall proportions and tightly controlled sidebearings. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) forms, giving bowls and counters a squared softness rather than true circles. Vertical strokes dominate, terminals are clean and mostly flat, and joins stay crisp with minimal flare. Lowercase forms are compact with a high waistline and small apertures, and the numerals follow the same narrow, upright rhythm for a uniform, columnar texture in text.
Best suited to headlines and display typography where space is limited and impact is needed—posters, bold editorial titles, packaging, branding lockups, and succinct signage. It can work for short subheads or callouts, but the dense, condensed rhythm is most effective at larger sizes or with generous line spacing.
The overall tone feels assertive and utilitarian, with a slightly retro, poster-like presence driven by its compressed stance and blunt geometry. Its squared curves add a technical, industrial flavor while still reading as contemporary and minimal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a compact width while maintaining a clean, modern sans structure. Its rounded-rectangle geometry suggests a goal of combining strict vertical efficiency with softened corners for a distinctive, industrial display voice.
The condensed construction creates a strong vertical cadence and dense word shapes, especially in mixed-case setting. Round letters such as O, C, and G appear more like softened rectangles, and interior counters remain narrow, reinforcing the tight, engineered look.