Sans Superellipse Otret 8 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Norden Display' by Asgeir Pedersen, 'Midsole' by Grype, 'Orgon' and 'Orgon Plan' by Hoftype, and 'Revx Neue' by OneSevenPointFive (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: display, headlines, branding, logos, packaging, tech, futuristic, industrial, sporty, assertive, modernize, systematize, maximize impact, tech signaling, geometric consistency, squared-round, rounded corners, geometric, compact, high contrastless.
A heavy, geometric sans built from squared forms softened by generous rounded corners. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and terminals are predominantly flat, producing a clean, machined silhouette. Curves tend toward superelliptical, rounded-rectangle construction—especially in bowls and counters—while diagonals are crisp and purposeful. Spacing reads compact and controlled, with large, sturdy capitals and simple lowercase shapes that maintain a blocky rhythm.
Best suited for display use such as headlines, posters, product branding, and tech-forward logos where its squared-round geometry can read clearly and establish a strong voice. It also fits packaging and wayfinding-style titling, especially in contexts that benefit from a robust, engineered look.
The overall tone is modern and technical, with a confident, forward-looking feel. Its rounded-square geometry suggests digital interfaces and engineered products, while the bold presence lends a sporty, no-nonsense attitude.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary geometric voice rooted in rounded-rectangle construction, balancing a strict, modular feel with softened corners for approachability. It prioritizes bold presence and clean, simplified letterforms for impactful short text and identity work.
Counters are generally tight and rectilinear, emphasizing solidity and legibility at larger sizes. Distinctive squared-round numerals and capitals reinforce a cohesive, grid-friendly texture, and the punctuation and dots appear sturdy and plainly shaped to match the systematized forms.