Sans Superellipse Ogref 8 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Kaneda Gothic', 'Rama Gothic', and 'Rama Gothic Rounded' by Dharma Type; 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry; 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR; 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co.; and 'CG Triumvirate' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, industrial, poster, retro, assertive, sporty, impact, space saving, sturdy forms, modern utility, friendly strength, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, soft terminals, closed apertures.
This typeface is a condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and consistently softened corners. Strokes stay monolinear with minimal modulation, and counters tend to be compact, producing dense, dark word shapes. Curves read as squarish superellipses rather than true circles, while joins are sturdy and verticals dominate, giving the design a tall, columnar rhythm. Spacing appears tight and efficient, supporting a packed, high-impact texture in lines of text.
Best suited to headlines and display settings where a compact, high-impact presence is needed—posters, brand marks, packaging, and signage. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when space is limited, though its dense counters and condensed proportions favor larger sizes and shorter strings over extended reading.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a sturdy, workmanlike confidence. Its rounded geometry keeps the voice friendly enough to avoid feeling harsh, while the condensed heft adds urgency and punch. The result feels contemporary-industrial with a faint retro athletic/poster sensibility.
The design appears intended to maximize visual impact and space efficiency by combining condensed proportions with a superelliptical, rounded-rectangle skeleton. It aims for a strong, uniform color and robust silhouettes that reproduce reliably in bold display applications.
Many letterforms lean toward closed or partially closed apertures, which increases solidity and uniformity at larger sizes. Rounded corners and softened terminals help maintain smooth silhouettes despite the dense stroke weight, and the numerals match the same compact, blocky logic for consistent set harmony.